In our walk of faith,
we reject the sadness,
refuse the recrimination,
abjure misery and self-pity.
Life is an exultation, by itself.
Each breath is a shout of joy.
Every heartbeat is a victory.
In our continuing defiance of death
we face the daily challenge.
Enduring for just another moment is a celebration.
Press on, press on,
give up your burden of mourning and grief.
All will be fairly settled, at the end, at last,
where we join with our loved ones in the eternities.