Funerals

So...the older we get the more funerals we attend, no? I was deeply moved by the service for Larry Jones on Monday at the WSU Metroplex. I knew what a gem of a human Larry was as did all in attendance, but one forgets how many people he touched during his life. It was such a fitting tribute. The fact that we got most of the choir there to send him off in glorious song was a terrific feat in itself! We sang one of my favorite pieces by Danial Gawthrop and Jane Griner. I've included the lyrics here for they are gorgeous, but you really need to hear the amazing music to get its full impact.

Sing Me To Heaven

In my heart's sequestered chambers lie truths stripped of poets' gloss
Words alone are vain and vacant, and my heart is mute
In response to aching silence, memory summons half-heard voices
And my soul finds primal eloquence, and wraps me in song

If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby
If you would win my heart, sing me a love song
If you would mourn me and bring me to God, sing me a requiem, sing me to Heaven

Touch in me all love and passion, pain and pleasure
Touch in me grief and comfort, love and passion, pain and pleasure

Sing me a lullaby, a love song, a requiem
Love me, comfort me, bring me to God

Sing me a love song, sing me to Heaven