'TIS the last rose of Summer,
Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone;
No flower of her kindred,
No rosebud is nigh,
To reflect back her blushes,
Or give sigh for sigh!
I'll not leave thee, thou lone one,
To pine on the stem;
Since the lovely are sleeping,
Go sleep thou with them.
Thus kindly I scatter
Thy leaves o'er the bed
Where thy mates of the garden
Lie scentless and dead.
So soon may I follow,
When friendships decay,
And from Love's shining circle
The gems drop away!
When true hearts lie withered,
And fond ones are flown,
Oh! who would inhabit
This bleak world alone?
Thomas Moore
9th January 2025
Our thoughts are with Marisa's family and friends. Marisa will be very much missed by her Hospice of St Francis family.
Thank you for thinking of the Hospice at this very sad time, we are truly grateful.
Sarah Watson, In Memory Fundraiser - The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted Herts.
8th January 2025
Thank you for setting up your lasting tribute to Marisa.
We hope you will find comfort in building this tribute and in sharing your thoughts and memories with friends and family.
Sent by The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted on 07/01/2025