When cold white snow has shivered o'er your brow
When bright blue eyes have faded into grey
Think back upon that lovely summer's day
When you were young and strong and kind enow

Like some ascending angel, up you flew
While watched by those who loved the mask you wore
Remember she who loved what came before
And loved the secret dreamer within you

And read this verse, penned by a hand gone still
Think long on stars unseen, and words unsaid
Recall another lifetime left unled
With one who could forget but never will

Then take some comfort from this backward gaze
And warmth from love's unsavoured sunny days