For half of my life
I have worked here with you
Through struggle and grieve
Who would ever knew

That you would reach so deep
Into my being
And I smile while I weep
As I look at my life overseeing

The mountains and the dales
The good and the bad
All part of the tales
Which without you I wouldn’t have had

Grateful for your time and for who you are
Which has ever done me so good
Lighting my nights like the northern star
Guiding me from child to adulthood

But alas our paths will diverge
With love and a thankful heart
But it is my heart’s scourge
That we should part

These tears are of the thankful kind
And these sighs go further than sorrow
I’ll keep you in my soul and mind
When the tears have dried I’ll remember and smile tomorrow

Though I will never forget
Though I will always remember
Our sun has now set
But I’ll keep with me your spark your ember

Till we meet again
I wish you a fond farewell
All goodbyes come with pain
The way to heaven goes through hell

Let us feel good
For now let us cheer
I would stay if I could
But although I can’t you’ll always be dear