Ashes To Springtime

when life has reached that great crossroad 

between death and merely dying

when the next step is just not worth it

and you are really tired of trying

there is only one answer for this final end of station

the real life ashes to ashes found only in cremation.

it is a simple process that returns you to your roots.

it offers not exoneration but only simple truth.

so when your life is ending and you realize you are toast

put it in your will today to return in next springs compost.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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June 19, 2016 at 10:30 PM
That's funny. Though, I recall my mother being tired. Tired of pain, tired of the small disappointments taken from her for being old. Knowing it wasn't goong to get better but end one day. She wanted her relief and was given it one cold winter night. Thank you for this.
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May 5, 2016 at 2:02 AM
HI David, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. --SKAT
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May 5, 2016 at 4:13 AM
thank you very much
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April 20, 2016 at 3:58 AM
thank you!
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April 20, 2016 at 3:19 AM
david clark, nicely done. Glad to read your poem today. XoX *Linda*"
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