Ode to the Dead

Thousands of years gone by and still
We are frail in the face of pain and death
Though more so in dark times
All the more we must seek the Lord
Seek his comfort and grace
Replendish our faith in Him
We pray that those passed on have gone to His side
And that in their time on this good earth
Deeds and services have been done in His Name
Those of us who are still here
our remaining hair follicles and skin cells
Will carry on the legacy others departed left behind
to rejuvenate and venture new lands
Unhindered, untaut.
When others leave for a hopefully better place
we pray for more new blood and cells to join our ranks
We commit all to the good Lord
Amen.