In Memorium

How do you celebrate
a first anniversary?
How do you commemorate
365 days
of life?
No ivory, crystal
china or gold.
Simply one year of 
survival in spite 
of your best efforts.

There will be
no party, festive
and light.
Only a quiet 
Private vigil to remember
what was truly lost
and the sacrificial lamb.

Blood for blood.

At the end of this day
one year later
I shall grieve for
the lost little lamb
but celebrate
Life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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August 6, 2016 at 1:55 AM
well done, PHE N..linda
A  Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 1:04 AM
Yes, celebrate.... phe . Skat
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Such a sad write Phe - but you should celebrate their life albeit short:-) hugs Jan xx
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