Line Gauthier Poet Haibun

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Gathering at the cemetery

It was a somber cloudy day, sadness weighed heavy on us all. The family gathered to pay final respects. Gregorian chant filled the air as we looked up to heaven. We were burying a good man. He had been a role model, a loving husband and a caring father.


the finality
painfully sinking in
goodbyes surreal



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on May 26, 2025 for CEMETERY contest sponsored by CONSTANCE LA FRANCE  -  RANKED 2ND

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Quoth Theraven May 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM Line, It's a fine gathering, even in somber weather. Fitting for the best love offered, though they have to go. Only questions left it seems. -Richard Line Gauthier May 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM Indeed ~ thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Richard

David Crandall May 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM It seems huge loss can feel unreal and can't seem to be felt all at once, great poem - I'm not sure who or when, but sorry for your loss. Line Gauthier May 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM Thanks David, loss is a lingering hurt we we feel over time and often never really get over ~