For Ellen

And now for something completely different (thanks, Monty Python) This track is a poem (see below), written by myself in a brief period where I forsook songs for poetry. Something which I did to widen the scope and subjects I was writing about. Anyway, I asked Suno for something, musical with Irish roots, and suitable to remember a dear old lady who had recently passed away. I was presented with the usual multiple choices and worked on splicing two of them together in Audacity. My skill with that software needs to be improved by lots of practice, so here is my first attempt. I hope to be able to do better and replace this track soon. In the meantime I hope you like the poem and the tune. For Ellen (in memory) A grand old age, they all said so But still it hurt to see her go. And in the end, Not taking long; So short a time To move along. Leaving behind this vale of tears, Family and friends made through the years. She had a life that many say Was just and rewarding, for in her way She lived and loved those that she knew Harbouring no grudge, paying her due. For husband, son and daughter too She gave her love, she saw them through. In troubled times she was right there No need to ask, with strength she'd bear Them through it all and take their part With selfless love and generous heart. As Nan, she loved the children who Grew up so fast and loved her too. So weep not for a life so blessed, Remember Ellen, gone to rest