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Finishing the Farewell
I’m worried about the ashes now,
as I try and make my peace
with dispersing what is left behind.
How will I know which ashes
listened to my troubles?
Which were part of her smile?
All I can really be certain of
is love will cast who she was
over the welcoming sea,
along the North Coast,
where she would want to be.
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Free verse
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Last few words:
Working my way to acceptance.
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San Francisco Bay Area - USA
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Lavender
Sun, 2023-10-08 13:52
Finishing The Farewell
Hello, Michael,
You've written beautiful poetry before, but this is exceptional. I hope this poem helps with your acceptance.
Again, beautiful.
L
Michael Anthony
Mon, 2023-10-09 09:57
Thank you L! Odd how
Thank you L! Odd how frequently beauty is related to pain. Appreciate your visits!
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Michael Anthony
author commentGeezer
Tue, 2023-10-10 17:29
Beauty being...
In the eye of the beholder, makes perfect sense now that I am old enough to appreciate it. Your whole perception of life and its rewards change with the years that pass by. The beauty of this piece is the understanding that comes with the experience of life. We think we know it all... So prayerlike. ~ Geez.
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Michael Anthony
Thu, 2023-10-12 19:04
True words Geez! Thank you
True words Geez! Thank you for stopping by my friend!
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Michael Anthony
author commentpaleoray
Sun, 2023-10-15 13:18
Beautiful imagery of pain and
Beautiful imagery of pain and sorrow written here in just three short stanzas. Your last stanza is my favorite. Thank you for this wonderful prose piece.
Michael Anthony
Thu, 2023-10-19 11:23
Thank you for the visit! Best
Thank you for the visit!
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Michael Anthony
author commentClentin
Sun, 2023-10-15 16:17
Great poem, I enjoy your
Great poem, I enjoy your poems. You loss is clearly revealed in this poem. Great job.
Michael Anthony
Thu, 2023-10-19 11:26
Appreciate your visit Clentin
Appreciate your visit Clentin - thank you!
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Michael Anthony
author commentMark
Sun, 2023-10-15 21:41
Good poetry Michael
On the content, saying the final goodbye, I have not said goodbye to my little sister and doubt I ever will, carrying her inside will probably kill me. Your poetry gives me a great idea though.
Thanks,
Mark
read/comment it's a win win
I was here now I disappear..
Michael Anthony
Thu, 2023-10-19 11:25
Thank you Mark. This poem
Thank you Mark. This poem helped me with my goodbye.... a little.
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Michael Anthony
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