In November we remember
Those who’ve gone before
Some who lived their length of days
Some hardly out the door
Candlelight and faces
Visits to the grave
Sorrow for the sadness
Of those we could not save
Cold winds from the north
At the dying of the year
Gone but not forgotten
Still we shed a tear
Loved ones who watched over us
When we were first newborn
November we remember them
At peace now no alarm
I know what they would say to me
Wisdom sound and clear
Live today and live it well
God is very near
Guard your heart in holiness
Be peaceable with all
Day by day walk the way
Follow Christ’s footfall
Brian Fahy
3 November 2021
Erris Poetry 