Goodbye Friend

                                      Rose

Today my friend you’ll be laid to your final rest.

Yes, you will be sorely missed.

But when I think of you,

I will smile

and remember your laughter,

you dancing,

you tending to your garden

and smelling your flowers.

Your love and friendship

that you so readily gave.

I will remember you in your joy

and acceptance.

I will remember you with happiness.