I held that flickering flame to light a candle in your name A symbol of respect Before God to genuflect This light of love to symbolise That passage of rite in our lives It cannot mend a heart that's broken But I give to you this token I observe the rules with covered head Respect my creed demands to the dead For you will know that with this flame My love for you will never wane I back away, my eyes downcast Leaving this eternal flame to last and last This solitary light of the love I knew When time calls I shall journey to you. Emma |