When cleaning out closets and drawers, ask the five W-A-S-T-E questions, and you're well on your way to an informed keep-or-toss decision.
Worthwhile: Do you truly like (or fit) the dress or shirt in question? Is that magazine article essential to your job? Does that fax cover sheet contain critical information? If the item isn't worthwhile, toss it out now. If it is, move on to the next four questions.
Again: Will you really use this item again, or is it just going to sit on a shelf or take up space in your files? Use it or lose it: If you don't foresee using something in the next year or if you haven't used it in the last one, clear it out.
Somewhere else: Ask yourself: Can I easily find this somewhere else? Can you borrow it from a friend or get a memo from a colleague? Can you get the details by making a phone call, going online, or at the library? Can you go to a local discount store if you need the item later? If so, you don't need to save it.
Toss: Many things have ways of slipping and sliding by the first three questions, so here's the acid test: Will anything happen if you toss it? If not, go ahead and toss it -- unless it must be legally retained.
This question often ends up taking people on a sentimental journey. Maybe something passed the first three questions because it had sentimental value, but the world wouldn't stop turning if you tossed it. This question is the toughest to judge because it can't be measured by anyone but you.
Entire: Do you need the entire thing? The whole magazine, document, or draft? Every piece of an outfit, even if you wear only the pants? Keep what you need and ditch the excess. Also, get rid of redundancy: Who really needs 17 black pens or a dot-matrix printer when you have a high-speed laser?

Thoughts from Andy Rooney
I've learned...That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.That when you're in love, it shows.That just one person saying to me," You've made my day!," makes my day.That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.That being kind is more important than being right.That you should never say no to a gift from a child.That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold, and a heart to understand.That simple walks with my father, around the block on summer nights when I was a child, did wonders for me as an adult.That life is like a roll of toilet paper - the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. That money doesn't buy class.That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.That under everyone's hard shell, is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.That the Lord didn't do it all in one day - what makes me think that I can?That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.That love, not time, heals all wounds.That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheek.That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.That life is tough, but I'm tougher.That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.That I wish I could have told my mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow, he may have to eat them.That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you're hooked for life.That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but that all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.That it's best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it's requested, and when it's a life threatening situation.That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Subject: Fw: Sometimes we just need to be reminded> Sometimes we just need to be reminded!> A well-known speaker started off his seminar by> holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked,> "Who would like this $20 bill?"> Hands started going up.> He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you> but first, let me do this.> He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill.> He then asked, "Who still wants it?"> Still the hands were up in the air.> Well, he replied, "What if I do this?"> And he dropped it on the ground> and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.> He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty.> "Now, who still wants it?"> Still the hands went into the air.> My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson.> No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it> because it did not decrease in value.> It was still worth $20.> Many times in our lives,> we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt> by the decisions we make and> the circumstances that come our way.> We feel as though we are worthless.> But no matter what has happened or> what will happen, you will never lose your value.> Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased,> you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you.> The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know,> but by WHO WE ARE.> You are special- Don't EVER forget it."> If you do not pass this on, you may never know the> lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to,> or the hope that it can bring.

Men Over 50 Men over 50 don't need reassurance. They often need Depends. Men over 50 are sure of themselves. It's their bodies that have serious doubts. Men over 50 are delighted to be seen with women in their 30s. Unless the women are wearing badges and uniforms, and have just slapped cuffs on you. Men over 50 no longer fight at the drop of a hat. They've learned it's hard enough to hit a toilet, much less an agile younger fellow who is kicking their butt. Men over 50 have seen it all. They ate and drank a lot of it, as their expanding waistlines prove. Men over 50 are sometimes tougher than nails. Bent nails, Rusty Nails, Toe Nails. Men over 50 like fast cars and loose women. What they actually have are loose cars and bad memories of fast women. Men over 50 like sizzling steaks and smooth whiskey. They usually need bran muffins and liquid fiber. Men over 50 like to sink their teeth in a challenge. Frequently, though, they are challenged to find their teeth in the

Teaching math in 2005.Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for = $3.58.The counter girl took my $4.00 and I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gaveit to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies. While lookingat the screen on her register, I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell herto just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While hetried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do Itell you this?Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950's:Teaching Math In 1950.A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5of the price. What is his profit?Teaching Math In 1960.A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5of the price, or $80. What is his profit?Teaching Math In 1970.A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is$80. Did he make a profit?Teaching Math In 1980.A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.Teaching Math In 1990.A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish andinconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or thepreservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20.What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for classparticipation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrelsfeel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wronganswers.)Teaching Math In 2005.Un ranchero vende un carrete de madera por $100. El costo de la producciónfue $80. ¿Cuántas tortillas se puede comprar?

This Pastor Has Guts

Thought you might enjoy this interesting prayer given in Kansas at the

opening session of their Senate. It seems prayer still upsets some

people.

When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the
Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard:



"Heavenly Father, we come before You today to ask Your forgiveness andto seek Your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done.
We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.
We confess that we have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it Pluralism

We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.

We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.

We have killed our unborn and called it choice.

We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.

We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building

self-esteem.

We have abused power and called it politics.

We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.

We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it
freedom of expression.

We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and
called it enlightenment.

Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.

Guide and bless these men and women who have been sent to direct us to the center of Your will and to openly ask these things in the name of Your Son, the living Savior, Jesus Christ.



Amen!"



The response was immediate. A number of legislators walked out ! during the prayer in protest.

In 6 short weeks, Central Christian Church, where Rev. Wright is

pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls

responding negatively.

The church is now receiving international requests for copies of this

prayer from India, Africa, and Korea.

Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on his radio program, "The

Rest of the Story," and received a larger response to this program

than any other he has ever aired.

With the Lord's help, may this prayer sweep over our nation and

wholeheartedly become our desire so that we again can be called "one nation under God."


If possible, please pass this prayer on to your friends "If you don't

stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

Think about this: if you forward this prayer to everyone on your email

list in less than 30 days it would be heard by the world.



This really needs to go around the entire country

What women say and what they MEAN
ARE YOU WILLING TO: This means you better do it. FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of "those" arguments.FIVE MINUTES: This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an even trade.NOTHING: This means "something" and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and will end with the word "Fine".GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows): This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine".GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows): This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care". You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine", and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.LOUD SIGH: This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here arguing with you over "Nothing".SOFT SIGH: Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sigh" means that she is content. Your best bet is not to move or breathe, and she will stay content.THAT'S OKAY: This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead". At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.PLEASE DO: This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay".THANKS: A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say "you're welcome".THANKS A LOT: This is much different than "Thanks". A woman will say "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh". Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh" as she will only tell you "Nothing".

If Men Got Pregnant
Maternity leave would last for two years with full pay.There'd be a cure for stretch marks.Natural childbirth would become obsolete.Morning sickness would rank as the nation's number one health problem.All methods of birth control would be improved to 100 percent effectiveness.Children would be kept in the hospital until they were toilet trained.Men would be eager to talk about commitment.They wouldn't think twins were quite so cute.Fathers would demand that their sons be home from dates by 10:00pm.Men could use their briefcases as diaper bags.They'd have to stop saying, "I'm afraid I'll drop him."Paternity suits would be a line of clothes.They'd stay in bed for the entire nine months.Menus at most restaurants would list ice cream and pickles as an entree.Women would rule the world!

YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE GETTING OLD WHEN:
You find yourself beginning to like accordion music.
You're sitting on a park bench and a Boy Scout comes up and helps you cross your legs.
Lawn care has become a big highlight of your life.
You tune into the easy listening station...on purpose.
You discover that your measurements are now small, medium and large...In that order.
You keep repeating yourself.
You start video taping daytime game shows.
Your Insurance Company has started sending you their free calendar...a month at a time.
At cafeterias, you complain that the gelatin is too tough.
Your new easy chair has more options than your car.
One of the throw pillows on your bed is a hot water bottle.
Conversations with people your own age often turn into "dueling ailments."
You keep repeating yourself.
It takes a couple of tries to get over a speed bump.
You begin every other sentence with, "Nowadays..."
You run out of breath walking down a flight of stairs.
You look both ways before crossing a room.
You go to a Garden Party and you're mainly interested in the garden.
You find your mouth making promises your body can't keep.
You keep repeating yourself.

I LOVE SENIORS

WORKING PEOPLE FREQUENTLY ASK RETIRED PEOPLE WHAT THEY DO TO MAKE THEIR DAYS INTERESTING.I WENT TO THE STORE THE OTHER DAY. I WAS ONLY IN THERE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.WHEN I CAME OUT THERE WAS A CITY COP WRITING OUT A PARKING TICKET. I WENT UP TO HIM AND SAID, "COME ON, BUDDY, HOW ABOUT GIVING A SENIOR A BREAK?"HE IGNORED ME AND CONTINUED WRITING THE TICKET.I CALLED HIM A NAME.HE GLARED AT ME AND WROTE ANOTHER TICKET FOR HAVING WORN TIRES.SO I CALLED HIM A WORSE NAME. HE FINISHED THE SECOND TICKET AND PUT IT ON THE WINDSHIELD WITH THE FIRST.THEN HE STARTED WRITING A THIRD.THIS WENT ON FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE MORE I ABUSED HIM THE MORE TICKETS HE WROTE.I DIDN'T CARE. MY CAR WAS PARKED AROUND THE CORNER AND THIS ONE HAD A "HILLARY IN '08" BUMPER STICKER ON IT.I TRY TO HAVE A LITTLE FUN EACH DAY NOW THAT I'M RETIRED... IT'S IMPORTANT AT OUR AGE.

Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys; when it killed the turkeys the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it to people to use in place of butter. DO YOU KNOW...the difference between margarine and butter? Both have the same amount of calories. Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams. Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical study. Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods. Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added! Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods. Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years. And now, for Margarine... Very high in trans fatty acids. Triple risk of coronary heart disease. Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) Lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol) Increases the risk of cancers by up to five fold. Lowers quality of breast milk. Decreases immune response. Decreases insulin response. And here is the most disturbing fact.... Margarine is ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC...This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance). You can try this yourself: Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things: * no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something) * it does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value, nothing will grow on it even those teeny weenie microorganisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic. Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast? Share This With Your Friends.....(Butter them up!)

GOOD STUFF

He wanted a truck; she wanted a fast little sports-like carso she could zipthrough traffic around town. He would probably have settledon any beat upold truck, but everything she seemed to like was way out oftheir pricerange."Look!" she said. "I want something that goes from 0 to 200in just a fewseconds. Nothing else will do. My birthday is coming up sosurprise me!"He did just that.For her birthday, he bought her a brand new bathroom scale.Nobody has seen or heard from him since.

Fat Facts and Fallacies
Taste. That’s why we eat. Of course, it’s true that our bodies need nutritional fuel, but the real reason we eat is the pleasure we get from the way a food tastes. It’s nature’s way of seducing us into meeting our most basic needs. When we "taste" food, many things work together to create pleasure. Flavor, mouthfeel, aroma, temperature and texture combine with what we touch, see and hear.
For centuries, salad dressing has been a condiment used to make many foods taste better. But recently, it has gotten an undeserved reputation because they are such a popular source of dietary fat. But let’s face it. Salad dressings can make nutrient-rich, high-fiber and low-fat foods such as vegetables, turkey and tuna taste better. In fact, dressings used properly, in the right amounts, can make healthy, though sometimes bland, foods more appealing and still keep fat content at an acceptable level in each meal experience.
In fact, some dietary fat is essential, providing energy and helping the body transport and use certain vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K. And salad dressings are made from vegetables oils, which are excellent sources of unsaturated fats recommended over saturated fats by leading health authorities. In addition, there is now research that suggests foods rich in vitamin E, such as salad dressings, mayonnaise, margarine and nuts, may actually decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.
But, while a spoonful of dressing helps the nutrients go down, the most compelling reason healthy people continue to include small amounts of fat in their diet is the simple fact that fats taste good. Used in moderation, these condiments can make other more nutritional foods taste better. A variety of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, cheese and breads is the cornerstone of a balanced diet and the backbone of well-made salads and sandwiches. A serving of dressing can help build these foods into a meal that is far healthier overall than one loaded with saturated fat and very few, if any, key nutrients. (See Meal Comparisons chart below.)
Nutrition experts agree: there are no "good" or "bad" foods. In fact, any food can fit in a healthy diet. According to the U.S. Food Guide Pyramid we should eat many different foods, in the right amounts every day: six to 11 servings of bread, two to four fruits, three to five vegetables, two to three servings of dairy products and two to three servings of meat or protein -- daily. Enjoy fats, oils and sweets, sparingly.
It’s all a matter of choice and, fortunately, we have more choices today when it comes to foods typically high in fat and calories. In addition to a larger selection of flavors in regular dressings and sauces, there are many new flavors of light, reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free condiments now on the market. Many reduced-fat dairy, deli and bakery products are also available, making it easier to make trade-offs. So if you prefer a regular salad dressing on your Greek salad, use only one or two tablespoons or use low-fat feta cheese instead of regular feta cheese. If you like regular mayonnaise on your roast beef and Swiss sandwich, then substitute the low-fat versions of roast beef and cheese.

Want a neat trick for making health-giving ginger easier to grate? Freeze it first. You'll be glad you did: Spicy, lively, fresh ginger has a way of waking up all the other flavors around it. Look for large, firm, buff-colored knobs when buying fresh ginger. Traditionally used in Asian cooking, it's making its way into all sorts of savory dishes and delivering loads of healthful antioxidant compounds. Ginger may also decrease your heart attack risk. A few studies have found that both fresh and dried ginger inhibits blood levels of thromboxane B-2, a compound that promotes dangerous blood clots. It also has a longstanding folk reputation as a remedy for nausea. Clinical studies have found it useful in treating motion sickness, as well as post-surgical nausea.

Perks of BeingOver 50...* Kidnappers are not very interested in you.* In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first* No one expects you to run into a burning building.* People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"* People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.* There is nothing left to learn the hard way.* Things you buy now won't wear out.* You can eat dinner at 4 P.M.* You can live without sex but not without glasses.* You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations.* You get into heated arguments about pension plans.* You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it.* You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.* You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.* You sing along with elevator music.* Your eyes won't get much worse.* Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.* Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the National Weather Service.* Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.* Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable

As you know, misconceptions can be powerful, especially when more people believe them than not. Let's explore, and hopefully dispel, three misconceptions associated with the tarot.
The tarot is evil: Yes, in the hands of someone intent upon using it to do harm, the tarot is a devilish tool. But many tarot users are practicing Catholics, Jews, Protestants, Buddhists, Hindus, and Moslem Sufis. A tool is a tool: A knife can be used for slicing bread or for stabbing someone. The tool itself is not evil; the intention of the person working with the tool determines its use.
The tarot tells you about your future: The purpose of a tarot reading is to help you see your past and present thoughts, words, and behaviors more objectively. This sort of understanding can make you more aware of the potential results of your present thoughts, words, and behaviors. Remember that what you think, say, and do today helps to create tomorrow.
The tarot can tell you if your wife's having an affair: The tarot cards reflect you! If you're thinking that your spouse is having an affair, you'd better take a good long look at your reasons for thinking so. Have you been watching too many TV talk shows? Is your self-esteem in the toilet? Is your sex life nonexistent? Could you actually be projecting the affair you'd be having if your spouse treated you the way you're treating him or her? Remember: The tarot is a mirror that reflects your face!

Anna P. Gordon
Longtime Avella resident
Anna P. Gordon, 91, of Avella, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born June 29, 1913, in Hahntown, a daughter of Charles and Frances Cheslukosky Petosky.
Mrs. Gordon attended St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Avella, and Cross Creek Valley Senior Citizens.
She lived in Avella since 1933.
On February 3, 1934, she married John Gordon Jr., who died December 14, 1977.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Gloria) Manni of Atlasburg; a son, James F. and wife Marion Gordon of Avella; eight grandchildren, Denise Knowlton, Carla Acklin, Carl Manni, Jana Diamond, and James, Jeffery, Alan and Lori Gordon; 11 great-grandchildren, Billy, Darin and Alyssa Acklin, Blaize and Blaine Knowlton, John and Jacyn Diamond, Christina and James Gordon and Hannah and Hunter Gordon; and two great-great-grandchildren, Lauren and Kailey Acklin.
Deceased are a son, John Gordon III; four brothers, Walter, Frank, Julius and Alexander Petosky; and two sisters, Stella Circoloff and Pearl Rudnick.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, where a blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, with the Rev. Pierre G. Sodini officiating. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery, Avella.

CAT MASSAGE is good therapy for both of you - you and your cat will find it soothing. Touching your cat also brings you both closer together. Touching brings down the blood pressure and increases circulation. Massaging is also a good way to find any skin or hair problems, or even a lump while it is still very small and fixable. In fact, by the time you are through with the free instructions below, you can make any cat a friend for life!
To give a cat a massage:
Scratch behind his ear and you will have his undivided attention.
Rub the entire ear - even a little stroking on the inside of the tip.
Scratch the top of this head (between his ears).
Go on to his other ear.
Scratch the side of his face, below his whiskers.
Scratch under his chin.
Scratch the other side of his face.
(Even a cat you just met is now melting under your touch!)
Scratch his ears again, just a little.
Scratch the top of his head.
In a continuous and fluid motion, stroke from the top of his head down his entire back.
Stroke down his back only - several times - with your hand wide open to span across his entire back.
Stroke down his entire back and down the top of his tail - several times.
Stroke his entire tail (with your hand all the way around it) several times.
He is butter in your hands!
If he lays down, offering himself to you completely,take one leg at a time and stroke it from shoulder to paw. Stroke each leg several times.
Stroke anywhere else he will allow except his tummy, as this is usually seen as an invitation to play(undoing the calming effect of the massage).
You have made a friend for life!

If It Should Be
If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle cannot be won
You will be sad, I understand
Don't let you grief then stay your hand
For this day more than all the rest
Your love for me must stand the test
We've had so many happy years
What is to come will have no fears
You'd not want me to suffer so
The time has come, please let me go
Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until me eyes no longer see
The kindness that you did for me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved
Please do not grieve, it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do
We've been so close, we two these years
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.