Because of You

Tears pour like rain Flooding the drains So many wait Love's never late No more scoldings No more smiles fling ~~~~~~~~ Just see the crowds Hearts speak so loud Death's final date Is never late No more lectures To mend fractures ~~~~~~~~~ Because of you A nation queues Our hearts feel sad You made us glad No more Kuan Yew To care for you ~~~~~~~~~ You are no more From these fine shores One last farewell We queue to tell Who can forget That unpaid debt? ~~~~~~~~~ Each man right here With solemn tears This long, long wait To reach that gate No more debate To instigate ~~~~~~~~~ Round twist and turn Bear sun tan burn Tears ooze and flow Teary eyes know No one like you To match your cues ~~~~~~~~~ You're the reason For rich seasons Yes we all come To square the sum To one we owe Here at the door ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 27 March 2015 Singapore