Lesson Learnt

The day I watched the curtains close,
My heart just broke in two.
My strength was only there because,
I was being strong for you.

You've left a very painful,
Loss upon our lives,
But I am so damn proud of you,
Within my heart it thrives.

For you always knew just what to say
And when to say it best,
But missing you is torture,
That loving, laughing zest.

You took care of your family,
Working all the time.
You took your wife away
From all the badness and the grime.

And then one day whilst working
And making people smile
The Lord decided it was time
You stay with him a while

So from your life I've learnt,
A lesson and it's true.
Never live to work,
Don't let your work consume you!

© Simon Hayes 22/12/05