It was six-thirty one October night Above your head I noticed a light It was not dull - it was not bright I expected it to disappear but it remained in sight. It was aglow and seemed to be red Just about six inches above your head The shape of it was like a heart I observed it carefully from the start. It descended slowly from the air I watched it pass right through your hair It slowly disappeared into your head As you lay serenely in your Hospice bed. I searched for reasons - there could have been many I found none - there just weren't any! ----------------------------------------------------------- You have gone away To a silent land It so sad you couldn't stay To let me hold your hand. I'll remember you day by day Of your past, your joys and pain I'll think of you again and again It's so sad you couldn't stay. I'll never forget your lovely smile I'll remember you all the while In dark times I'll turn to you and pray It's so sad you couldn't stay. ------------------------------------------------------- Crossword Clues Never gave us the blues Solving every one Was always such fun. -------------------------------------------------------- I see your face I see the grace Inside my heart You have a very special place. ----------------------------------------------------------- Right to the end I thought you'll mend It wasn't your fault you did not A very hard battle was bravely fought. ----------------------------------------------------------- Together we travelled Through seventeen States Together our hearts Opened several gates. The paths we travelled Will never be unravelled Which is hard to comprehend From today to my life's end. ------------------------------------------------------------ Grown men were crying While Sharon was lying Asleep forever And ever and ever. ------------------------------------------------------------ To see you smile Was always a joy I was back to being a boy My grin as wide as a mile. ------------------------------------------------------------ As you lay still..your eyes were closed To leave for a moment I'd squeeze your hand I'd come closer to whisper the reason And without the least bit of hesitation You would pout your lips, lift your head And give me a kiss, what bliss. ------------------------------------------------------------ Now sit down and stop fussing You would say when I seemed to be rushing To me it was a pleasure To help you have some leisure. ------------------------------------------------------------ My tears flow; as freely as an open tap When I think of you on my lap The joy you brought not just to me Turns my sadness into glee. ------------------------------------------------------------ You were sitting there all alone A little three year old You saw me arrive and In a whisper said "Hello dad" I kissed you on the left I kissed you on the right You gave me a hug and clasped my hand I was so happy and elated I then awoke to reality That I'll never never never Have that special pleasure. ------------------------------------------------------------ A small family gathering In the Sussex village of Angmering Saw Sharon so young and so brave Laid to rest in a tiny little grave. The hole was dug The flowers arranged The brown casket gently placed How could this really be my Sharon? Pauline, John, Simon, Claire and me Daniel, Lauren together with Bethany Stood in a line, sadly and quietly Answering Fr. David's prayers, "Amen", tearfully. Tears bounced off my shoes Sharon is too important to lose. Daniel noticed I was distressed He came near me, I had my hand and heart caressed. Its a small special place We can always visit you there Quiet, peaceful times we'll share And let our souls embrace.