Our family fortress built with love, had 9 behind its wall Our father, 7 children, and a mum who loved us all. The angels called our dad away, so long ago it seems, Our mothers love cured all our ills and mended broken dreams. Long years passed with you alone, our guardian so true, Preparing us for this sad day, so we knew what to do. Our darling mum, you loved us well, protective strong and wise, Did everything you could for us, until God closed your eyes. We had no time to thank you mum, for all the time we had, The angels came on speedy wings and took you home to dad. Our family fortress, incomplete, will never be the same, But one day we will smile and see you dance with dad again. xxx