With top hat and stick
What does he think of
As he walks before the hearse
Up the hill to the graveside
If he, as they
Could think of pipes and bands
Joy, on this sunshine day of celebration
And now
As the coffin is lifted from the hearse
To be borne on six men's shoulders
Before being carried down the hill
Towards the graveside patrons
Before being lowered
Down into the grave
The recordings of this
His last scene
Are absent
No photographs, no video
No sounds recorded for future playback
Only solemn memories
Of grey skies
And solemn occasions
Thank heavens for the flowers
And the gaily coloured youths
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