Oh Lord, please don’t make me suffer
Give them the strength of letting go
I lived well, was always loving
Walked close, never strayed a far
I gave warmth and devoted protection
Was attentive, loyal and forgave
Now time has come to set me free
Grant them, courage of noble sage
Release me into angels’ arms
In my heart forever they remain
Upon new paths of soul divine
In your repose a peaceful exhale
Safe on my blanket, for the rest of time
Kevin J Palmer
