A Ballad Of Burial Comments

An interesting verse with beautiful rhyme scheme....

A beautiful longing for remembrance, the eternal wish, and hope, to not be forgotten... by friend and nature alike.

I love the rhythm in this poem.

Beautiful poem with an interesting narrative created around Indian practices, seasonal changes and their impact on life. Let us not forget that Kipling was born in India and spent many years here before moving over to England.

Clever poem about how one's body is treated after death: meaningful and astute.

Hills are really nice places for one's eternal sleep. Thanks for sharing!

Mourn the dear departed one! ! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

A stunning desire about one's own burial after death has been expressed in ter alia giving the minutest details thereof along with reasons behind every thing in this beautifully crafted melody by the great poet. A well deserved classic poem of the Day.

It is brilliant poem having touching expression.

Throw the ashes and the dust. Don't go down at once. I trust You will find excuse to " snake Three days' casual on the bust." Get your fun for old sake's sake. superb great 10++++++++++++++++++++++++

One of the best poems by Rudyard Kipling........

You surely know how to wrote, I like each and every poem of yours

A personal story poem. With sadness