Nothing outlives

What you strive for
All of your life
Bread, mirth & wealth

At your grave
What you crave is
Companionship, peace & health

All you try to hold
Will perish
Life, memories & gold

Nothing outlives
But what you freely give
Fruits from trees of
Love, labour & learning

© Ratish
Blewbury
Chalk pit
27th May 2016