ELMWOOD
In the deep green peace of Elmwood
When my time on earth is done
And my shell remains.
Take the dust of me and leave it
Beneath the Memphis Skies
In the place called Elmwood.
Among the mighty, the fallen
Among the proud and poor
Among my kin and strangers
Lay me down once again.
Under these Southern skies I
dwelt in joy and sorrow,
Known love and awe
Held my babies and wept
For the hope I saw in their eyes.
Within this place, in this time
I will come to take my place
beneath the ancient boughs
Of Elmwood.
By the Mimosa tree, beside
Our loved ones, we watched
Grow through the passing years.
Remember, we came here
Passed many pleasant hours
Among the stones with fading
letters, beauty all around us.
Sharing many moments of peace and
Companionship, so much of what gives
substance to life, and nurtures our souls.
True Joy.
Remember me with smiles and bring
Your presence to this place when I
and gone. Share the timeless pace,
Share the peace that dwells among
These stones and trees. I will hear
Your voices and your laughter as
You pass.
My spirit will rejoice and my laughter
will echo in the breeze among the
Trees of Elmwood.
