Into the immeasurable reaches of the still Unknown,
A little space ago you took your smiling way,
Led by a radiant, splendid Faith and that alone;
Lighted by love, the Path to you was bright as day.
You had no fear — as ever your one lack —
But took Death's kindly hand nor once looked back.

Whether you found the Great Adventure all you thought;
Whether or no that Life to your belief squares true,
The legacy you left to us — yourself — has taught,
What creeds, however good, could never do.
This world is better for your being here;
That world grew brighter when it felt you near.

You could not cease; the flow'rs, the song-birds, and the sun
Borrow some of your spirit — sweet, and true, and free;
You loved them all; and now in ev'ry joyous one
There is a part of you, for all eternity!
You are not far away....Help us to understand
The nearness of your love — to feel your gentle hand.