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The Funeral

Let us not cry for those who are dead We should not inhabit paths of regret not linger on what we should have said When they left they removed all debt Knowing one day we will follow them We should not inhabit paths of regret Remove tattered cloth sew up the hem Approach each day with a new joy Knowing one day we will follow them I remember being just a boy If only I could recapture him Approach each day with a new joy So I listen to the funeral hymn Let us not cry for those who are dead If only I could recapture him not linger on what we should have said The first line was from a Poem by Fiery Red called "Graveyard Diggers- a frustrated quest" If you find this interesting consider trying out my contest.

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Shah Jehan Ashrafi

Date: 8/20/2013 7:23:00 AM

great poem..so positive though the theme is dark

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/20/2013 6:56:00 PM

Thanks, that was what I was hoping for.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 8/14/2013 5:36:00 AM

Well done! Love the line about removing tattered cloth. Oh if only it was so easy to remove bad things from our lives.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2013 7:07:00 AM

Sometimes it's easier than we realize. We may not change things because they are familiar and they provide us with an odd comfort.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/13/2013 7:06:00 PM

Not only are these profound words......but a most difficult form to match. A great piece for the contest, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2013 7:15:00 PM

Thanks Carrie, not for the contest but as a way to honor Fiery Red's work.

Donna Jones

Date: 8/13/2013 3:55:00 PM

Love this Richard..especially the stanza about approach each day with new joy like a child does...it would be nice..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2013 3:58:00 PM

Some days it's easier than others. Thanks Donna.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/13/2013 10:02:00 AM

i think no matter how much time passes, a person will never be able to forget that one love that knocked us into our feet.... so beautifully done, rich!... wow..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2013 3:54:00 PM

Thanks Nette.

Red Fiery

Date: 8/13/2013 9:59:00 AM

I forgot to rate...so I revisited again. .cheers!j5yt

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2013 3:55:00 PM

I am so pleased by your reaction, thanks for the inspiration.

Red Fiery

Date: 8/13/2013 9:58:00 AM

I am elated to read this poem. You gave a different dimension to this poem. This is definitely on a positive note. Thanx for reading my poem and giving it a different voice. Cheers ! RED

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/13/2013 9:55:00 AM

I deeply concur with the message in this writing. How easy it is to look back and wish we could complete those unfinished chapters of our lives. Yet, there is this lingering paradox that we can correct those "what ifs" tomorrow, even though tomorrow isn't promised. You had my mind drifting here. Wonderful writing.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2013 3:57:00 PM

Thanks Drake, even your comments are poetic.