If I die, don't put me in the ground,
Hate to think of you all standing round
Little hole with coffin, me inside,
Dressed in black and holding camomiles.
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A nice poem! The last two lines are just brilliant, the ending that makes the whole poem.
A very poignant and philosophical poem. The ashes of a dead body should merge with the holiest of holy places. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, former Prime Minister of India made it a point in his will that his ashes be strewn in the Himalayas and also in river Ganga, both considered holy in India. Thanks. If I die, don't put me in the ground, Burn my body, don't let it rot,
Nicely presented your wishes.