Andrew Charles Forrest

The illusion of angels (In memory of Paul) Elegy #1

The illusion of angels

In that hour when dark seems near

Sings a choir with voices that sound so pure

Hands lay cold upon your chest

To wake you from your mortal rest

 

From a place some fear but some have yearned

For me it seems you are returned

To shine your light a little more

If not as brightly as before

 

Mourning is a selfish thing

No matter what comfort death might bring

My pain hurts as all I grieve

I’ll hide the anger as you leave

 

I am just as sorry for me as you

You’ve made the peace you wanted to

For as we stood around you crying

We could not help but hear the dying

 

So mourning was a selfish thing

I pray your comfort death did bring

I pray your soft lights guide you home

I know that now you’re not alone