1 May 2012
[For my wonderful Nan, who can no longer be with me in person, but who is always here in my heart.]
I made for you a garden Where lilac roses bloom And in a peaceful corner I built a bench for two I planted countless daffodils Which flourish all year round And beside them there are snowdrops That carpet white the ground With tulips bright as rainbows And lilies white as snow There are summer scented freesias Your favourite ones in rows A place for you to be at peace And never have a care I grew for you an orchard I grew peach, plum and pear And if I could I'd visit And we'd sit a while at last I'd tell you of the future We'd talk about the past I'd tell you that I love you Speak words I cannot say I'd tell you I am proud And that you inspire me each day I know that I'd get sad But you'd be patient with my tears You'd tell me not to grieve But celebrate your years I'd never want to leave you Never believe that you are gone But as you'd hold me tightly You'd say that life goes on You'd flash a brilliant smile And say before I go I never really left you I'm always here you know And with you in the garden We will never be apart For when I made it for you I built it in my heart.
The Garden • Opuss № I