Joseph May Poet Free verse

Ashes To Diamonds

Tucked away high in the alps
   There is a company that turns 
  ashes into diamonds, it is akin
    to the children's story of Rumpelstiltskin,
  who could turn straw into gold......
     This story is about the soul

    Memorial diamonds they are called 
 To remember the dearly departed
   It's your loved ones ashes
 that they turn into gems!
    The jewels  of the soul

 Now your loved one,
    though gone, will  shine bright
 Like  precious gems  forevermore.....
    Journey of the soul

 So dry your tears
   Have no fear
 Your loved ones live on

      Transformed in the afterlife
       Into something so precious
    
                     Diamonds!

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Heidi Sands September 1, 2017 at 7:39 AM Oh my word Joseph. I wrote a brief poem affirmation called Gem. The gem being the soul! I can't remember if I put it in here or not . Nice poem! :)

Skat A June 30, 2015 at 11:11 PM Joseph, Congrats, this is a sweet win. Love **SKAT**

Viv Wigley June 29, 2015 at 8:55 PM Lovely write. if I pre-decease my good lady, she'll probably have my ashes turned into a beermat :). Congrats in the comp, Joseph. Regards, Viv

Casarah Nance October 28, 2014 at 7:41 AM Wow, that is a beautiful story, I like that thought, is it true? Grats on a great win Joesph :)

Brenda Meier-Hans October 25, 2014 at 1:32 PM What a beautiful story Joseph. Congratulations on your win.

David Mohn October 25, 2014 at 12:58 PM How cool Joseph, nicely written...congrats to you!

Tim Smith October 25, 2014 at 12:50 PM A wonderful memorial and poem congrats

Carrie Richards October 25, 2014 at 10:41 AM This poem serves as a gentle memorial to know that each life is a jewel, never to be forgotten.....just beautifully written Joseph!

Dan Helppi October 25, 2014 at 10:20 AM Joseph, Your poem made me think of that Sunday School song, "All His Jewels, Precious Jewels." Thank you.

Sandra Haight October 25, 2014 at 9:55 AM Joseph, I love your poem and the metaphors you used to express feelings about our precious loved ones who have gone on to become memorial diamonds and precious gems in the journey of their souls. Congratulations on your win! Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 25, 2014 at 7:34 AM Sorry for the typo error in ur name Joseph!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 25, 2014 at 7:33 AM Such a beauty Noseph! Great write n awesome win! Big congrats!

Maurice Yvonne October 25, 2014 at 6:05 AM So interesting and an excellent write as well. Congratulations on your win with this GEM!

Jan Allison October 25, 2014 at 4:21 AM Popping back with my congrats Jospeh:-) hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta October 25, 2014 at 1:38 AM Congrats on the win with this nice story well told, Joseh

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2014 at 12:51 AM Joseph, I really loved hearing about these memorial diamonds. This is such a COOL idea that I never heard of before. So for the novelty of your poem and the way you so well crafted it, I placed you high. Congratulations. Joseph May October 25, 2014 at 7:06 AM Thank you very much Andrea....It is a fascinating story...

David Fisher October 20, 2014 at 8:13 PM This is a great story, Joseph. Nice and fluid within the format. Good luck in contest.

Kim Van Breda October 18, 2014 at 4:25 AM WOW... this one gave me goose bumps. Beautiful concept written in an emotionally stirring way. I believe our souls are represented by diamond stars in the night sky :)

Liam Mcdaid October 15, 2014 at 9:09 PM loved reading this piece very beautifully crafted picture

Jan Allison October 15, 2014 at 8:35 PM I have hear of this Joseph - have also heard of ashes going missing on route to these places - I am to be scattered at a beautiful place I can see from my attic room. I bought myself a 3 stone diamond necklace - if my son wants that keepsake he is welcome... I don't intend to let him have it for a good few years yet! hugs jan xxx