FAREWELL
Priest clad in raven black
Praying hands across crux of silver
Polished shoes in sand powder white
Seagull chases crow
Skyward we gaze
Shadows darken upraised palms
Heart shaped balloons
Escape on the warm Gulf wind
Son and Daughter rowing
Through the tide
To the deep, to send
Ashes, scatter
Rose petals
Moistened by tears
Mourning adults
Stares from grandchildren
Still growing
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Thank you for making me feel like I was there... Rest in Peace to Jo...
Beautiful memories of love. Nicely written, Wayne!
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You were there in my heart, Beth. Considering all that we have been through I must say, The ceremony was unique and one of the most beautiful experiences that I've had. My words can't do it justice, but I tried.
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Thank you billybuc.
I saw some pictures of the ceremony, and I think you did well...
This is a meaningful description of a difficult day and a sad farewell. Up!
Wayne this is beautiful .. brought tears to my eyes.. beautiful imagery..
debbie
Very choked up from this beautiful poem that so elegantly expresses a sad farewell. Hope you are doing alright :-)
I shared this beautiful tribute of your mother, my friend.
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Thank you so much Minnetonka. She was my mother-in-law, but we were close. I appreciate your kind words.
Very interesting poetry here Wayne, I like it a lot and will definitely share this cool poem for ya. Nice emotional wording and very expressive, thumbs up!
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Thank you Debbie for your kind words
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Thank you Poetic Ink. I appreciate the support.
Voted up and awesome. This was so sad and beautiful. It's always hard saying good-bye to loved ones. Passing this on.
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Thank you very much Gypsy.
So nicely done!
So very poignant and powerful. It touched my heart.
Got the first of the shipment from TN minutes ago. This helped me know we aren't the only ones that travel down this path. We are going to scatter Dad this summer.
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Thank you Audrey
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Thank you very much Joanne
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My thoughts are with you. It is a very emotional, reflective experience. I had only participated in traditional funerals before, and quite honestly, I thought this one was going to be a little odd, but as it turned out, it was one of the most beautiful, touching experiences ever.
What a beautiful heartfelt tribute, it can be so hard to find the right words to express the overwhealming emotions that come at such times, but this was touching and sweetly beautiful... nicely done
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Appreciate the kind words nighthag.
This poem is very well done. My condolences.
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Than you very much mikie.
Well done Wayne.
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Thank you my friend.
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Sorry I missed your comment, Jim. As always, it;s a pleasure to hear from you!
A very poignant farewell and wonderfully expressed. The photo is gorgeous as well.
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Thank you very much, Joanne. I took this photo on honeymoon island which is about five minutes from my house. I see you're from San Fran. Its a beautiful area. I lived most of my life in California.
Something we all think about wayne , Beautiful , all the buttons !....Ed
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Thank you Ed!
Beautiful writing, heartfelt, great imagery, nice job my friend.
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Sean: Thank you very much!...Wayne
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