Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Day of the Dead

Marilyn and Mom and Dad,
Uncle Aaron, Larry;
Helen, Irv, Frank, Jodi, Ruth,
Miriam and Harry.

Elaine, Barbara, Ann and May,
Muriel and Julie;
Nana, Grandma, Grandpas (2),
Rick – we miss them truly.

Folks and cousins of my friends,
Several former teachers;
Pets of buddies – dogs and cats
And some exotic creatures.

Many others in the news
Without a close connection
And all the rest who passed away – 
Today’s for recollection. 

We do not need a holiday
To think of those who’ve perished
But Día de los Muertos honors
All the dead we cherished.

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Terry Flood November 2, 2021 at 12:36 PM An inescapable truth… that it’s a list that only gets longer. But just writing their names is an act of remembrance. Nice, timely write, Ilene. Terry

Rico Leffanta November 2, 2021 at 11:26 AM And best of all, most of them escaped the pandemic!

Connie Marcum Wong November 1, 2021 at 1:59 PM A wonderful salute to those who have passed on this day of honoring the dead Ilene. My late son of four months was born today. Blessings xxoo

Jan Allison November 1, 2021 at 1:35 PM they will always be remembered Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx