THE EMPTY TOMCAT CHAIR

We gather here, a class once more, To reminiscence, like years before
Upon the days and joys we knew, Before our school-aged time was through
Yet, as we meet, with memories near, We think of those, always held dear -
Our friends and classmates, passed away, To be with God, and enjoy their day.

They sit at desks, resting on clouds, Surrounded by angelic crowds
Where they shall be forevermore, The friends and schoolmates we adore
They’ll be with us in every prayer, Until the day, we join them there
Within the walls of Heaven’s class, Where friendships formed shall always last.

Until that hour, when we join again, An empty chair, we will maintain
In honor of the life-long bond, We forged with those, now passed beyond
Friends with whom we learned life’s truth, Whose bonds lasted far from our youth
And shall remain forever near, When we gather, from year to year.

–   Author Unknown