A Cold Winter's Evening
As the cold winter sun is setting Thoughts flow about all you've done. Justify to yourself that you did your best And this was actually a battle you've won. Weigh your deeds on the justice scale Praying the good outweighs the bad. Hope that you are remembered kindly Making more folks happy than sad. Remember all the kindnesses Wander through all of the tears. You've said your final goodbyes Now close your eyes and rest without fear. Your body has finally failed you None can last forever. It carried you through your adventures Now let it go altogether. All must face this trial alone None can go together But she waits for you over there Young, fresh, and dancing in the heather. You won't be remembered The future won't give you glory. Your memories will only arise When your sons remember your story. The cold wind is howling as you close your eyes Obscuring the movement, paying the toll Go now in peace old warrior, The universe has reclaimed your soul.