Passing

Mum passed away on the 7th October 2004. This is a poem she had selected: 

An Ode to Reflect Upon 

When I quit this mortal shore 

And wander around this earth no more Don't weep, don't sigh, don't even sob 

I may have found another job. 

Don't go and buy a large bouquet 

For which you find it hard to pay, 

Don't mope about and feel so blue, 

I may be better off than you. 

Don't tell the folks I was a saint 

Or dear old thing - for that I ain't 

If you have jam like that to spread 

Please hand it out BEFORE I'm dead. 

If you have roses - bless your soul - 

Just pin one in my buttonhole 

While I'm alive and well today 

Don't wait until I've gone away