The Wake

Fresh scent handkerchief Smells that yell like Lilly lips Widow wearing black fainting

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/1/2024 8:11:00 PM

Never been to a 'Wake.' Thanks for the birds-eye view, Karen. ~ Gershon

Karen Jones
Date: 4/1/2024 9:42:00 PM

Wow really? It is always respectful but always stressful. I hate going. Thanks for your comment.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/1/2024 4:34:00 PM

you captured those seemingly awkward moments of a funeral. the widow fainting added a dose of reality.

Karen Jones
Date: 4/1/2024 9:40:00 PM

I usually avoid going. But when I do I break down in floods of tears. The saddest wake I attended was that of an infant. Thanks for reading.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/1/2024 6:56:00 AM

There is a lot of decorum rigor at a funeral. This was a well written verse of the sad, stiff arena of death.

Karen Jones
Date: 4/1/2024 7:33:00 AM

Your visits to my page are always uplifting! I appreciate you Hilda!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/1/2024 6:42:00 AM

Sad one. Death is very emotionally upsetting for all concerned especially so for one as close as the spouse. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Karen Jones
Date: 4/1/2024 7:33:00 AM

My pleasure to visit and thanks for yours!