Cycle of Life

We start with a spark of love
And live a life that kindles more love
When death comes like an old friend
He guides us to the heavens

Our family tree grows green with time
Its earthly musk branches reaching far and wide, full of life
But sometimes one is strapped too soon,
Before it blooms with delicate colorful flowers, creating a family rainbow

The dark grey cloudly sky pours down its blessings then
And tears waters the branches once more, faces of living becoming rivers
We return to the roots of our tree, earth opening accepting us
And rest in peace for evermore

Grief is the price we pay for love
We may not know each branch, but still
They are our kin, our flesh and blood
Their love lives on, eternal and still

Say hello to them for me
Let them lead you to a new life
Smile for death, he’s an old friend
Death is not the end, it is the start