Our 'Aunt' Jess died just days ago; her partner phoned last night;
the funeral was private, perhaps for reasons which
we now might guess; a village can be peaceful,
but that's no guarantee they'll be accepted -
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wow, Michael. i have indeed felt this way about every friend and relative from that Great Generation. this is just an awesome elegy. my best regards. Jake
My aunt Maiada, the last of six brothers and sisters passed away two months ago. Reading your poem today I mourned her again and regret I did not listen to the stories she had to say. Your poem has touched me more than you could believe possible. GS