Tears
Falling like the Autumn leaves
Drift silently to earth
Resting upon the ground like dew

Tears of joy
Of sorrow
Of pain
Of laughter

Faded memories rush back
To be revelled in anew
Cherished for what they are
Embraced like a lost child come home

Catharsis
Recognition of what is
Acceptance of what was
Looking ahead to what may come

Reaching
Striving
Moving ever forward
Racing the relentless march of time

Guided by the heart
The soul sings
Seeking the music of the spheres
Ever reaching for the stars

The destination uncertain
The rewards unknown
Uncharted waters
The seas of fate toss and buffet us

Rising like the dawn
From the sea at the edge of the world
We come to celebrate a new day aborning
Where life is fresh and new

The celebration of life
The cycle of the ages
The promise of hope
And the clarity of purpose

Awaken to the grandeur of our existence
To the majesty that is life
To the joy that is love
To the emotions that stir the soul

Arise and embrace
The diversity of humanity
The infinite variety of experience
And the similarities that bind us all