Ashling Murphy Tribute
How shall we remember Ashling
Whose dreams were peopled with pupils
And music and laughter and dance
Who died too young without a chance
To see her dreams take shape
For she has left a legacy
Brighter than the sun
A message here for everyone
Let your dreams bless every child
In word and thought and action
Before you go to sleep at night
Wish man and woman well.
More important when we die
Is what we leave and strive for
Her legacy will live
Far longer than the headlines.
Let not her death define her
Or let our fears win over
Let her light shine bright
May our sights rise higher.
Greater than her death was life
We shall recall her sparkle
We shall recall her deeds
Swaying to her music.
The Gaelic name is Aislinn
More powerful it seems
To change a life with dreams
Of sowing kindness in our genes.
We will remember Ashling
And her life, though short
Less in sadness or regret
More an invitation to reflect
On dreams that end unless we strive
For better things with fondness
For each other and the world
As we honor her this morning.
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