we gather, we say, to bury the dead,
give them respect and lament for the lost.
'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust'
the overfed man of cloth drones on.
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Love this writing. It's a great poem; but I can't stop laughing about the 'over fed man of cloth'. I've seen that guy too many times! (smile)
Such a well written piece in so few words Charlie. I really appreciated the reality you expressed, having been at so many gravesides of late. Very well thought out.
Been there, thought of that subject. I guess we're just human and luuuve a good ceremony whatever it's for. I wrote summat like that sometime. I like this though...luvin ur overfed man. Abby x