Dr Valentine Macaulay

Valentine would say to us:

In this borrowed body, I have lived a good life,

with family, with friends, with meaning, with fun, with few regrets.

Grieve, but please not for long,

and remember me for the good times that we had.

~

And I would say to Valentine:

Together, we lived a good life,

you were the best friend, the best mother,

the best example we could have,

and we will remember you for the good times that we had.

~

As you request,

we will do as you say, we will grieve but not for long.

We will try. But I have to say,

that in my heart there will always be,

that special place for you and me.

~

So farewell,

dear friend, dear wife, dear Valentine.