Contemplating the Great Beyond

     There are those who squirm
        at the sight of the urn

     Others can’t mask it
        sobbing over a casket

     As for myself, I’m like the elf ~
        floating in formaldehyde on the shelf
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Flood Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There’s a lot to be said for self preservation GW ;-)
Wolf Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Throw me a life jacket, Terry. ~ N. Nerd Tube
Greenhough Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Lol. You must smell bad. I worked in labs like that.
Gauthier Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Love it ~ creepy and witty
Wolf Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Creepy? Witty? ~ for: Mal D. Hyde
Kendrick Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Well, it is difficult subject of which to talk, especially when we are talking about our own passing. However, we do have to make those decisions. I have told my family about what I want, we have bought a burial plot and have made financial plans which I hope can be carried out. The thought of floating in that bath of whatever it is until they can lay me out is not a very pleasant thought. Thanks for sharing this one with us. One we need to think about. Sara K
Wolf Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
As unpleasant and uncomfortable as it is to consider, sooner or later, we all come face-to-face with our own mortality... ~ Gershon
Messina Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I have 2 urns in my living room. My wife's mom and dad. I have to admit it took a little time for me to get over it (lol) From one elf to another...ashes or casket or even a basket! ~CM
Wolf Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A tisket, a tasket, their ashes in a basket. Grisly, methinks. ~ Ern E. as in Bernie
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