Nice quote/song lyrics/words needed (today) please!

A close friend lost her adult son and I found these lovely anonymous words: The Cord ...
We are connected my son and I, by an invisible cord not see by the eye
It’s not like the cord that connects us at birth, this cord can’t be seen by any on earth
This cord does it’s work right from the start, it’s binds us together attached to the heart
I know that it’s there though no one can see, this invisible cord from my son to me
The strength of this cord is hard to describe, it can’t be destroyed, it can’t be denied
It’s stronger than any cord man could create, it withstands any test, it can hold any weight
And though you are gone, though you’re not here with me
The cord is still there, just no one can see
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised, I am sore
But this cord is my lifeline as never before
I am so thankful to be connected this way
A mother and her son, death cannot take it away ?

Or just let the love that is in your heart come out through your mouth in your own words.

Lovely words above. Cherish his memory with those that are special no better tribute that that

These are all terrific. Thank you ladies. Your widespread and varied knowledge is very much admired and appreciated by me. All noted.

Maybe you would like this. By William Blake.
The loss of a dear brother, the joy of a new baby,
I hope it is a wonderful family day for all of you.

Joy and woe are woven fine
A clothing for the soul divine.
Under every grief and pine
Runs a joy with silken twine.
It is right it should be so,
We were made for joy and woe,
And when this we rightly know
Through the world we safely go.

Not, how did he die, but how did he live?

Not, how did he die, but how did he live?
Not, what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of his birth.
Nor what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with words of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away?

Flaxseed is this what you were referring to?

“The amazing thing is that every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And, the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics: You are all stardust. You couldn’t be here if stars hadn’t exploded, because the elements - the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution - weren’t created at the beginning of time. They were created in the nuclear furnaces of stars, and the only way they could get into your body is if those stars were kind enough to explode. So, forget Jesus. The stars died so that you could be here today.”

I can't think of any lyrics for you . But I do think what you've said already is loving and articulate - it doesn't need much else . Deep in peelings and feelings ! I hope the day goes well . x .

Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
and missed beyond measure.

Found this, don't know who it's by.

What about that lovely Joyce Grenfell poem

“If I should die before the rest of you
Break not a flower, nor inscribe a stone
Nor, when I am gone, speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves that I have known.
Weep if you must,
Parting is hell
But life goes on,
So sing as well”
to you and all your family.