Today a friend of mine has sadly died
I know not when, I know not where
Yet only yesterday we laughed and cried
Yet still today she is not here

Her voice oh so sweet was clearly heard
Sharing stories of life and love
Across the land with gentle words
They flew just like a graceful dove

So suddenly this world she left
A vacant place upon the stage
Leaving us so bereft
For the rest of our age

To her place among the stars
Shining bright for evermore
Through her message in those bars
Resounding in our mind in the score

But what that sweet sound
I hear yet now and then
Her voice is still around
For us to hear once again

So if you do not mind
I will keep that gentle sound
Playing over in my mind
Waiting till she is found.