At the Cemetery

Carry no flowers nor candles
Pray carry good wishes instead, 
It would be more honourable
And a respite for all those dead.

They know how to return favours
Grateful like no mortals could be,
Those buried are far more adept
At lessons in civility.
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gupta Avatar
April 5, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Very nice sentiment that all should appreciate and honour ... Nicely expressed too ...
Agarwala Avatar
April 5, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Thank you so much for reading and liking these verses. Best Regards!
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