Memorial

the elders are stoking themselves singing loud, burning sage. shots of whiskey, guitars in hand. four generations, gathered here to celebrate a spirit who's flame has all but flickered out. for his spirit will forever burn in our hearts eternal, undying

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/18/2012 7:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem making it through round one of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Audrey. Love, Carol

Joseph Burchett

Date: 12/22/2011 2:32:00 PM

Chilling ,mysterious,the celebration, I love it !

Audrey Decker
Date: 1/16/2012 8:37:00 AM

Thank You Joseph, Audrey

Daver Austin

Date: 12/20/2011 9:51:00 AM

I like your layout and the first stanza - the rest also. Good style. Congrats on the selection. daver

Audrey Decker
Date: 1/16/2012 8:36:00 AM

Thank You Daver, I wrote this at a family get together we had to celebrate what would have been my grandpa Joe's 75th birthday party. it is one of my favorites. Audery

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/19/2011 9:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Audrey. I hope to see you as a premium member in the new year. Love, Carol

Audrey Decker
Date: 1/16/2012 8:30:00 AM

Thank You Carol. I am hoping to be a P M as a birthday gift to myself! Love Audrey

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/26/2011 5:33:00 AM

A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Audrey. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Audrey Decker
Date: 10/26/2011 6:14:00 AM

Thank You, will do!

Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 10/24/2011 7:52:00 PM

Beautifully written! Moving and emotional read! Thank you for sharing and May God Bless!

Audrey Decker
Date: 10/26/2011 6:14:00 AM

Thanks and God bless you also.

Keith Horne

Date: 10/24/2011 10:17:00 AM

This is really deep and touching Audrey I feel where your coming from and I like it keep up the good work. Sincerely, Keith

Audrey Decker
Date: 10/26/2011 6:15:00 AM

thank You, it is about my grandfather.

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/24/2011 9:56:00 AM

A lovely poem, Audrey. My Mama use to tell us that our loved ones' spirits are alive in our hearts, in the breeze... I enjoyed reading this. Well done. Love, Annalise

Audrey Decker
Date: 10/26/2011 6:16:00 AM

Thank You, it is true.