Wednesday, June 07, 2006

My Father's Funeral

A ode is a poem of celebration in connection with an important event. We celebrate because our father lived a wonderful and full life close to a hundred.


Oh, the emptiness and remorse,
lasting throught a century.
They came to pay respects,
to a loving man - her husband.

Oh, they came in hundreds,
all over the country.
They came to pay respects,
to a sincere man - their friend.

Oh, they mourn the loss,
even the high and mighty.
They came to pay respects,
to an honest man - their relative.

Oh, ninety four years for a cause,
such great pomp and glory.
They came to pay respects,
to a generous man - your grandfather.

Oh, such great life of ancestors,
being proud of our history.
They came to pay respects,
to a honourable man - your great grandfather.


Lim Bee Buat

1 comment:

Jill said...

I'm sorry for your family's loss.

Your blog is a very sweet sentiment to a man that clearly meant the world to you. :)