Do not wait to see my coffin lowered into the ground
To tell all those who care to listen to how much you loved me
Whilst I was alive you were always too busy to come and visit me
Or share a simple cup of coffee with me

Do not wait to see my coffin lowered into the ground
Just so that you can sob uncontrollably in an attempt to convince onlookers
Just how close we were
When I was ill and faced trials and tribulations, you were nowhere to be seen
Yet here you are, wailing at the top of your voice, waiting to be comforted
So that your act might seem sincere

Do not wait to see my coffin lowered into the ground
To pretend that you cared
You and I both know that you circle like a vulture only so you can lay claim
To some of my belongings that you’ve long had your eyes on

It’s too late to even pretend that you cared
The best sendoff you can give me right now is
To step aside and let those who walked the journey of life with me
To tell those gathered here today about the real moments we shared together

Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust