Grief and Good-byes

Sadness settles in me tonight.

Another friend is gone,
And though I know that he’s at peace
Those left, must carry on.
 
A tear wells up, then a few more.
It seems I’m prone to cry
Each time I have another friend
That I must bid good-bye.
 
Oh Lord, I know that he’s with you,
That each life has to end.
And yet, tonight, I cannot help
But grieve for my lost friend.