ONE LAST GOODNIGHT

So ,that is that
My sweet sweet friend,
Time for you to rest now,
Peacefully,at last.
It's been a long,long
Winding road for you,
And every step
You took with graciousness
With dignity,with love.
Through blackest nights
And some even darker days,
You held your smile afore
Gave freely to all,
No matter the pain behind,
No matter the tears within.
You were there for all
Every heart held you near,
And holds you closely now,
As the tears fall,sincerely,
From one and all.
You touched where others
Could not reach,
Always with grace,
With dignity ,with love,
May your new home,
Sanctify you and crown
Your modest heart,
And treasure all about you
As you treasured all.
Rest now my friend
It is time,
And I as one of many
Bid you one last goodnight.

March 30 2002 on the passing of The Queen Mother ,a very special
lady