least we can do
we congregate we celebrate
as we have always done
the life of a dear departed Brother
honor him we weep we pray
hold hands with his beloved ones
his family and friends
a Tau Alphan close to our hearts taken
a difficult time in our Brotherhood
yet strong we remain steadfast
bid our departed Brother
eternal bliss sail on to Elysium
where a magical adventure awaits
where our Brothers had gone
ahead of us on hand waiting
our creed
this is who we are
bound by honor
our brotherhood
there in the firmament
here on paradise earth
everywhere we meet
our bond our friendship
remains rooted firm unbroken
at all times we are there
for each other a family... and
walking each other home
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©ndr 12.18.2024
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