Today We Lay My Friend to Rest
Billy Futch 1953 (USA)
Today we lay my friend to rest
A husband a father you passed the test
My buddy, my pal , you were the best
Today we lay my friend to rest
You lived your life you set the pace
You touched our soul you won the race
To all that knew you were the best
Today we lay my friend to rest
On this earth you left your mark
The impact you made touched our hearts
The awards you won adorn your chest
You worked and played to be the best
Today we lay my friend to rest
Death came quick and way to fast
But our love for you will never pass
To know and love you we were blessed
Today we lay my friend to rest
The many memories I cherish will never part
I carry them with joy and laughter deep in my heart
The time has come to say goodbye, we’ll see you soon in that sweet bye and bye
Until that time we meet again you’ll always be the friend I call my best.
Today we lay my dear friend to rest.
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Submitted on February 02, 2021
Modified on April 15, 2023
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| Scheme | AaaA bbaA xxaaA xxaA ccxaa |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 864 |
| Words | 186 |
| Stanzas | 5 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 5, 4, 5 |
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