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Souls Cannot Die

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There is one melancholy place that I've only been to once but will never revisit; the gravesite of my parents. I sometimes think of going back there, but I never follow through. It's not out of disrespect; it's that I've turned that page in my life, and I do not wish to revisit the pain I felt at their passing. I do not seek them in that place, for they were never there, to begin with. The only thing buried in that cemetery are memories, and they're not all fond ones. If I genuinely believe all humans have eternal souls, then they are beyond my reach, and I need not visit their mortal remains, for there, they will return to the dust they were made from, although I sometimes wish I could bring myself to do so. people visit plots where their loved ones lie buried... yet souls cannot die Haibun 11/16/2021 Haibun- With A Message Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Charles Messina

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Reason A. Poteet

Date: 12/21/2021 8:42:00 PM

I like that statement that "the only things buried in that cemetery are memories.." memories that should be forgotten. Other more special thoughts of our departed loved ones remain in our hearts and minds forever. Congratulations, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/22/2021 6:23:00 AM

Thanks, Reason, I appreciate your comments, my friend, have a good day, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/19/2021 12:10:00 PM

Emile, I read your Haibun today, and I must say you mirrored my sentiments exactly. The only things in the cemetery are memories and many of them I don't care to recall. My mother's spirit is always with me, wherever I am. My father's...well...'nuff said. Excellent writing, my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/19/2021 3:16:00 PM

Thanks, Milt, we have that in common my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 12/19/2021 5:26:00 AM

AMEN! So totally profound, it really hits 'home' for me. Congratulations on your win! Merry Christmas, Paulette

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/19/2021 8:36:00 AM

Thanks, Paulette, I appreciate your comments, my friend, have a good day, Emile.

Marilene Evans

Date: 12/17/2021 10:41:00 AM

Ahh... Emile, so profound... congratulations! I told my children I want to be cremated and to throw my ashes in the ocean, so I can finally swim ... LOL... I don't know how to swim... Truth is I don't need a plot, to be buried in because I could be reached my their thoughts, their memories .....

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/17/2021 11:05:00 AM

Thanks, Marilene, I appreciate your personal comments, God bless, have a Merry Christmas my friend, Emile.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/17/2021 9:39:00 AM

Emile, When I buried my Dad is the only time I visited my Mother's grave (I was only 2 when she died). I believe as you their spirits live on. I like that you said it's where we bury memories. Yes, perhaps keeping the good ones with us. That was a beautiful write~one probably all can identify with. Take good care :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/17/2021 11:03:00 AM

Thanks, Ann, I appreciate your personal comments, God bless, have a good day my friend, Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/17/2021 6:25:00 AM

Emile, this touches my heart. My mom is in an urn, so I totally understand these sentiments. Her soul is not there. My nephew died in October and his ashes were released on the two mountains where he would run. The wind temporarily suspended his ashes in air…it was beautiful and touching, unexpectedly so. God bless you, my sweet friend and congratulations! <3

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/17/2021 7:16:00 AM

Thanks, Kim, I appreciate you taking the time to tell me your story, God bless you my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/17/2021 5:38:00 AM

A great haibun on the souls with a beautiful haiku. Congratulations!

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/17/2021 7:18:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj, I appreciate your comments, my friend, have a good day, Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/4/2021 6:59:00 AM

Humans are eternal beings, and the soul of man is alive somewhere. The Bible says, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". I believe as you do but I do go to my parents' grave from time to time and see that it is well kept. I think about them the good and bad, as an adult I know they were humans who could make mistakes just like me and I forgive them their errors. Sometimes it takes time to do the forgiving though. I enjoyed reading your work. The topic is a good one. Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/4/2021 11:23:00 AM

Thanks, Sara, beautiful sentiments my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/16/2021 11:24:00 AM

So profound Emile. Beautifully articulated with your wisdom. Very moving. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you blessings my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/16/2021 12:30:00 PM

Thanks, Sam, it is always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/16/2021 11:07:00 AM

Hello Emile, I also agree with you Emile. Your right not all memories are fond ones. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/16/2021 3:42:00 PM

Hello Emile, you are right, we all have crosses to to bear. yes time makes it hurt less. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/16/2021 12:29:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene, we all have our crosses to bear my friend, but time makes it hurt less, Emile'

Lin Lane

Date: 11/16/2021 8:41:00 AM

Hello, Emile. I'm visiting today and was happy to see this wonderfully penned poem by you. I agree with you in that a gravesite holds only memories, and the dead are not aware of anything. I always enjoyed your poetry.

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/16/2021 9:30:00 AM

Thanks, Lin, I appreciate your comments, my friend, have a good day, Emile.