Poems & Selections

You Toiled So Hard

You toiled so hard for those you loved.
You said goodbye to none,
your spirit flew before we knew,
your work on earth was done.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
as time goes by we miss you more.
Your loving smile, your gentle face:
no one can fill your vacant place.
Your life was love and labor.
Your love for your family true.
You did the best for all of us.
We will always remember you.

May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past.
May God be with you and bless you, May you see your children’s children, May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.
May the joys of today Be those of tomorrow. The goblets of life Hold no dregs of sorrow.
May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.