The Time Is Now

The time is now, to take my leave of you Grieve my absence as you wish, but only if it will help you I am still here in thoughts, words and places Memories and photos of friends and family faces This goodbye is a momentary sorrow Please do not weep, I’ll see you tomorrow I’m just down the road, I’m popping next door for a bit Won’t be long, we’ll have a cuppa, don’t worry I’ll make it Talk about me often if you like, recall the times we had The laughs and good times, far too many now to be sad But, your lives go on, after my departing So live them, ’tis new adventures you’re just starting If you need me, then think my name, I’ll be near No matter wherever or whenever it is, I’ll be there Take comfort from my life lived long and full I am the lucky one to have known you all So I say to you now, we’re still together in thought and mind Raise a glass once in a while and say, “cheers friend” But The time is now for me to go, I’m tired and I need my rest, Farewell, take care, see you again, all the best.