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At Her Grave, and After What’s left of husband, children, Children’s children, priest, Undertaker, ancient cedar, Norway pine, Frank next door, Audrey, too - New neighbors. Old friends. Birds - she knew them all. We shared the shovel; Threw neatly piled soil Into her pit; arranged the grass Just so - a lid - stood on it a moment - Oh, and her little grandchildren - Each threw one flower in And the priest’s cough reminded me (of her) More than the green granite urn And it was cold and rain fell And we ate ribs to the bone And no one complained About the too small room Next to the pool At the Holiday Inn Where we gathered to feast - It being November, And dead now near a year, Leaving us to remember how. |
This Poem was Critiqued By: Jennifer j Hill On Date: 2005-12-02 13:54:56
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hey TEW,
She'll be there for every Holiday, every... any... day... forever, in your traditions,
the way you relate to children...wife...father... and in your vivid, fond memories.
She does live on.
Really nice tribute.
I know from experience that sharing these helps not just us but others going through same.
Happy Holidays,
JJ