In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister Naomi “Rose” Thompson

who passed away

1 year ago today.

Midnight stars gleaming on a lonely grave

Where sleeping, but not dreaming, lies the one we could not save

In dreams we see her dear sweet face

And kiss her cold, cold brow,

And whisper as we loved her then,

We love her memory now.

We think of her in silence

No eyes can see us weep

But still within our aching hearts

Her memory we shall keep

She bade none a last farewell

She said goodbye to none

The heavenly gates had opened

A lovely voice said, “Come.”

And with farewell unspoken

She gently entered home

Our dear mother sleeps in silence

We’d not disturb her rest

Sad and lonely are the hearts

Of those who loved her best.