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Astral Ash

I will not have a carved tombstone; the wind will carry me. I've stayed in one place long enough; one place, one form, one old tome. I will not lie beneath the soil, and compost for you see; I've stayed in one place one enough on the wayward wind I'll be. Astral ash, silvered cinders, see the hills crest, the vale deep, the tallest pines won't be enough; snowcovered peaks; be my home. The jungles deep will shelter me in flowers rouge, I'll roil. I've stayed in one place long enough. I'll ride rapids to the sea. Not in a crypt, nor box, nor vase none of them for I decree; I've stayed in one place long enough the brash wind will carry me. * Dedicated to Andie & Fredrick for the inspiration.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/20/2013 6:39:00 AM
The last two lines....cool
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Date: 1/5/2012 6:11:00 PM
Congratulations. His smooth crooning should have fixed it all. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/5/2012 6:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~Susan's~ "Offensive Odors or Noise Pollution" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/4/2012 3:21:00 AM
Congratulations Debi on your win.Enjoyed.
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Date: 1/3/2012 10:09:00 PM
oh, the bane of city life sparked by great metaphirs. one of your best, debbie... congrats on the big win! :) hugggs
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Date: 9/15/2009 5:56:00 PM
I finally found the poem!I like it a lot, i guess you really don't like the city huh?
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Date: 1/21/2009 6:14:00 AM
Excellent writing Debra. Just love the story works in this piece..it flowed from stanza to stanza with ease..great writing as usual.
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