Today

I wandered among

acres of tombs

embraced

by the spirits of the dead

Do not be sad

my dear lady

rise from that seat

head draped above my grave

granite, marble, cast bronze

statues

rising majestically

from the damp earth

whisper to me

Do not be sad

my dear lady

rise from that seat

head draped above my grave

this life

seems so long

is so short

there is so little time

to sing, to dance

Do not be sad

my dear lady

rise from that seat

head draped above my grave

rise

play

listen to the song

watch the dance

my dear one

there are so few

short days

to love

and be loved