Final Rest

You lived your lives the best you knew.
Regrets were some but very few.
Shared many years in love's embrace
But early mistakes you couldn't erase.

Your children scattered as families will do;
One stayed nearby to see you through.
You used to put us all to bed
But now we've tucked you in instead.

Your ashes lie side by side
Where the wild things reside.
The planes fly low overhead:
A fitting tribute to our Ed.

The view is Sound, the air blows free
With smells of seaweed and the sea.
Memories are everywhere 
Of happy days without a care.

Camping, hiking and swimming too;
May it all come back to you.
Rest peacefully there in God's grace
In this, your final resting place.


December 7,  2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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October 25, 2020 at 1:19 PM
Hey Jan... Hope you are well . Not seen you in a while
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March 22, 2020 at 3:17 PM
This is lovely, Jan. A wonderful tribute. It reminds me of my mom and dad. The last two stanzas are awesome. ~Mark
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January 4, 2020 at 1:52 AM
Wow! This is great ?? love how this feels as I read ? so many good lines. :)
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December 8, 2019 at 2:40 PM
You captured the theme of this contest brilliantly... Great rhyme and flow to your poem..
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