Charles Messina Poet Verse

The Perfect Funeral

The tune of "Amazing Grace" echoes from afar 
O'er the hill...the bagpiper appears 
Family and friends circled 'round 
Saddened eyes- for last good-byes 
Cell phones vibrate- "It's a girl" 
Tears of sorrow and joy entwine   


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Sponsor: Line Gauthier 
6/5/2021

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Quoth Theraven June 13, 2021 at 3:27 AM Many that might of missed out on the grandeur in this one Charles. Glad I'm not one of them. -Richard

Gershon Wolf June 10, 2021 at 4:04 PM One door closes; a second opens... As the world turns. Hope all is well, Charlie. Take good care, Gershon

Lindsay Laurie June 9, 2021 at 10:31 PM Hello charles … your verse is great charles. A true story on the variables in life - thank you charles - Lindsay

Unseeking Seeker June 6, 2021 at 7:06 AM Poignant pause in grief interlacing joy. Congrats Charles

Rama Balasubramanian June 6, 2021 at 7:05 AM Dualities of life well captured. Congratulations

Christuraj Alex June 6, 2021 at 6:46 AM Wonderful. Congratulations!

Virginia Gelok June 5, 2021 at 11:40 AM How wonderful this is...the circle of life! Good luck,

Darlene De Beaulieu June 5, 2021 at 11:19 AM Hello Charles Messina, we are born and then we die. that is life. enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham June 5, 2021 at 8:56 AM Life goes on Charlie, heartache then joy. Hope you're well Tom