Sprinkled

My husband wants his ashes sprinkled
Right in Central Park.
He’s picked the spot and hopes that I
Find that specific mark.

Of course, I hope I predecease
So someone else will do it.
In that case, he’ll have my request
And hope that he hops to it.

For I would like the gardens near
The river to embrace
What’s left of me, for that would be
The perfect resting place.

Why not tossed into the water?
You may think I’m slightly dim
But although I’ll just be ashes,
I can barely even swim!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 12/19/2020 5:14:00 PM
True enough. Love the humor in the last stanza. /Maurice
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Date: 12/10/2020 2:26:00 PM
It's good to have these wishes figured out and communicated to the family. It took my wife and me years to decide!
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Date: 12/8/2020 8:10:00 PM
Nice to see the end contemplated with such a light touch. ~ Smiles, Gershon
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Date: 12/8/2020 1:14:00 PM
You may come to regret not having a proper J burial
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Date: 12/8/2020 12:16:00 PM
Congratulations, as most men prefer being laid to rest in a brothel! Love the way you have written this! Well done, indeed! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 12/8/2020 7:16:00 AM
- Love it, Ilene :) ... fun to read :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/7/2020 7:31:00 PM
Another great humorous write. The kind of work from you I always like to read.
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