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Of Cremation

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Tell me, mother

what did the fire
whisper to you

as it wrapped your frail body
in its flaming blanket

as it caressed your cheeks
and clenched your hands

as it kissed your eyelids
the way I tenderly used to

closing those deep oceans of love



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Posted on February 1, 2022 

collaboration with Chandana Ramachandran

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2022

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Reason A. Poteet Date: 2/19/2022 6:21:00 PM a beautiful write, touching because I had just two weeks ago had my first funeral visit in a Cremation Mortuary. It was a very sad occasion; death is never pretty; but funeral homes do try to beautify some of the harshness we experienced. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/20/2022 5:04:00 AM Yes. I have fond memories of really special touches they've done that are very touching.

Nancy Kaufman Date: 2/19/2022 7:30:00 AM Dear Line, This is such a touching heartfelt write. I loved it. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/19/2022 3:27:00 PM Thank you very much, Nancy. Much appreciated ~

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 2/11/2022 8:30:00 AM A beautiful and touching piece filled with tenderness and love. Lovely and sad, may she rest in peace. :)Paulette Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/11/2022 4:50:00 PM Thanks for your lovely comment, Paulette ~

Timothy Mcguire Date: 2/8/2022 11:26:00 PM Back for another read and again this poem sends a chill up my spine. Love it a fav for me. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/9/2022 9:48:00 AM Thank you very much, Timothy. Most appreciated ~

M. L. Kiser Date: 2/8/2022 2:01:00 PM A superb write, heartfelt and beautiful. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/9/2022 9:49:00 AM Thank you very much, ML ~

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/6/2022 10:58:00 AM this is so well written, LIne. Very unique. Gotta fave it. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/6/2022 12:39:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea ~ most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 2/3/2022 4:27:00 PM WOW! I felt this one deeply. Well written, Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/4/2022 7:43:00 PM Thanks, this was a collaboration with a poet in India.

Constance La France Date: 2/2/2022 1:01:00 PM Line, an emotional write, I feel your pain dripping from every word, I know this grief you feel for your mother ~ Constance Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2022 4:08:00 PM Thank you very much for your visit and comment, Constance ~

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/1/2022 3:16:00 PM Hello Lin, I do not think your mother felt the flames of the fire. She is in a place with no pain. watching over you. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/3/2022 11:38:00 AM Hello Lin, Oh I am glad to read this. Hugs. Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2022 4:08:00 PM Absolutely Darlene ~ this was a cowrite and very satisfying to write.

Ilene Bauer Date: 2/1/2022 1:26:00 PM very powerful and beautifully written, line and chandana... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2022 4:08:00 PM Thanks, Ilene. It was a 'fun' collaboration.

Gary Radice Date: 2/1/2022 10:43:00 AM Line, Chandana - I echo Richard and Susan: Your words are profound and intimate. I will also add 'Beautifully sad.' Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2022 4:09:00 PM Thank you so much, Gary. Most appreciated.

Susan Lawrence Date: 2/1/2022 8:21:00 AM Line, Just beautiful..so poignant and much heartfelt intimacy here. Love this deep emotional write. Susan :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2022 4:09:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Quoth Theraven Date: 2/1/2022 7:40:00 AM Line, Very profound poem. Found meaning in ashes, if you live long enough. And many of us have. Consumed by this one. -Richard Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2022 4:09:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Richard ~