I stood here growing so many years,

I shared your laughter, I shared your tears.

My life was good, beginning to end,

and this is a wish I'd like to send.

Be happy and kind to all around,

and let not sorrow be ever found.

The spirit of me is in this park,

I watch over you in light and dark.

This little old bench is just a part.

I love you all with all my heart.

So please hold back your tears for me,

and just go out and plant a tree.

The Basin Park Sycamore

Bench Provided By: Carving in the Ozarks

Carving By: Gary Keenan

Marker is on Spring Street north of Main Street (Arkansas Route 23), on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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