Oh lonely comforting memories
Tis in thee I’m made brave
Though old, it still lingers fresh on my mind
How though old but really new as dew
Old sweet memories

Oh strange befitting memories
How pleasant thy treasures had been
How thou strong but each feeling make me weak
Perpetual and outstanding old sweet memories
You’ve made a man out of a boy

Oh old sweet feelings
How great thy memories had been
Tis what I kept behind the sand of time
Even when I ceased to exist
I’ll be glad I’d left a treasure behind

Pains and gains
Our memories was never in vain
Though some had to shed tears
Yet many were provided with shades
Oh sweet and old memories

No gift ever valuable
No happiness ever lasting
Like the feelings of these sweet memories
However old and long
Its thoughts are ever new and will be everlasting

How soon had many great men been forgotten
Not for lack of great wealth and power
For if only it were to be these
Their names will ceaselessly cease to exist
What counts is far beyond the riches of this world

The memory of love, care and impact
Left in the hearts of many
Who from generation to generation
Even while you’re gone
Still felt your impact and presence
In their lives

What memory have you left behind?
Is it that easily pushed aside?
Perhaps that remembered just but a while?
Riches may speak less but not more of you
When you’re in the world beyond
Its only this sweet old memory suddenly
And daily becoming new.

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