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Today We Mourn, Tomorrow We Live

Graveside so quiet
Tear laden relatives mourn
Today, heavy hearts 
Tomorrow, spirits will lift
Whilst the living remember

Copyright © James Fraser | Year Posted 2010

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart

May 25, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Sad reflections James but one so descriptive and full of emotional imagery for the reader... almost parallel to my blog of yesterday about my young friend dying "Mist in the Moment" and his funeral card... thankxxx for sharing this heartfelt poem..with luv.. Linda-Marie

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

May 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM

So much truth in this moving tanka, James. In so few lines you've captured mourning so well...

Sharon Tideswell

May 24, 2010 at 2:34 PM

This is a beautiful tanka, so accurately describing the grieving process. Rich in emotion and image, really nice write!

Anish Shrivastava

May 23, 2010 at 10:46 PM

It's love in the hearts of our loved one's that keep us alive even after we are gone..Very true are your words....

Andrea Dietrich

May 23, 2010 at 3:55 PM

Really nice, My favorite so far!!

Charmaine Chircop

May 23, 2010 at 5:28 AM

This poem carries a sense of deep loss,reaching my core. .memories of those special people who are gone. .Charma

May 23, 2010 at 12:44 AM

Thank you for supporting my contest James.Rgds Brian

Carolyn Devonshire

May 22, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Why does it always seem to rain when we bury people we love? This is a very moving poem. Tanka you, Highlander. Love, Carolyn

Satin Doll Diva

May 22, 2010 at 12:54 PM

So sad Mr. Highlander and nice way to write your memory. Satin Doll Diva

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