The Parting

Though we are parting, one day again we'll meet.
You that I love, whose heart has ceased to beat.
Fragrant flowers I've chosen, a love symbol of my own,
To the one I'm losing I give them alone.

No more your ray of light shall shine upon my way.
No more will we converse with you like yesterday.
May God walk beside you, on you his love repeat,
In his arms abide you, until we meet.

I'll always talk of your sweet and gentle ways,
Tenderly dream of our bygone days.
Through my tomorrows, life for me won't be as sweet,
For I'll share a sorrow, until we meet.