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Please Release My Ashes

Later this month I'll be seventy-three. Thus this gift of longevity. I seldom feel old and am told I don't look it but that one-way ticket, I have pre-booked it. The fear of dying doesn't rattle me, only if it comes with suffering and misery. Most people would prefer to just "go" in their sleep, while they peacefully lay there counting some sheep, or in the arms of someone that they love when the angels descend to take them above. From ashes to ashes and dust to dust. I'll be taking all body parts, even those that show rust.. It's up to God to recycle me so please release my ashes under a strong oak tree.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/3/2023 7:42:00 AM

More and more, people are going to the ashes. Probably me too as that is what my husband wants done. God knows how to put us back together again, not like the million-dollar (man/woman) but with immortality. Having my mom’s ashes in an urn is surreal, strange, comforting (as not thinking of a body six feet under). I am still processing…probably til I die. God bless you, you young thing, you ;)

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 7/3/2023 12:38:00 PM

Hi Kim, LOL. I keep getting ads on this site for cremation, so that was my inspiration for this one. I think I should probably be poetry journaling rather than posting some of my poems out there. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 7/3/2023 6:08:00 AM

You still have more years to come. God knows you than all human beings. May the angels of Continue surveying your in and out daily. Nice poem. As future described wisely.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 7/3/2023 6:32:00 AM

I'm afraid you might be right there. Don't want to outlive my kids though. I appreciate your taking a moment to read my scribbles Alfonson II and wish you a very blessed day..