Tomorrow the plane will take you away
To the new world on the other side,
Far from deception, lies and betrayal,
Of the one who once called you his bride.
May the new life be nothing but great,
Full of laughter, adventure and love.
Always sunny - for that I will pray,
Just… remember to put on the sunblock.
You take people out of their shells.
Pretending is not a thing you can do,
And the new world is yet to find out,
How fortunate it is to have you.
May the tears be scarce, except for the ones
That come from joy, you so well deserve.
May you find it all in your children’s eyes,
In the sun and the wind and the ocean waves.
And remember the ones that you leave behind,
Ones who love you for just who you are.
Note, the time is still present not past,
For your spirit will always be with us.
© 2013 Josephine Lake
