Wreath of Laurel Leaves

Crown me with a wreath of laurel leaves

I will be more than happy to go-
with honor in my heart and soul
Notwithstanding such life lived in sorrow.

Crown me with a wreath of laurel leaves-
before you finally close my coffin's lid
My body may eventually rot
But my spirit's happy as a kid.

Crown me with a wreath of laurel leaves-
before you cover me with soil
I promise up there in sweet heaven,
My pen will still strive to toil.

These words I write- no one believes,
Crown me with a wreath of laurel leaves.