If now’s the time to lay me down
To sleep beneath the earth,
Then do not shed a tear for me
For sadness has no worth.

For though my presence you won’t see
The spirit will remain
You’ll feel me on a summers’ breeze
Or maybe in the rain …

I’ll walk with you and talk with you
And guide you when you ask …
I’ll be there for each one of you
Behind my weathered mask.

And for my children – young and old …
Be full of love and strong
The pride lies deep within my chest
As you take the bloodline on.

So do not fear and do not weep
But think of me and smile
For all too soon we’ll meet again
As death, she doth beguile.