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Your Grave

I've never yet become so brave To come and visit at your grave Though in times past sweet gifts I brought, for you, for love, And not for naught Armloads of the Brightest flowers I'd call, or visit Hours...ours But then they laid you Down to sleep And prayed The Lord Your soul To keep I cannot say I was unfeeling For your death...... has Left me reeling And yet..... I've never Been that brave To come and Visit at your Grave

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Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2022 11:32:00 PM

Those that have passed, know our hearts and how we express the loss we feel is personal ... no right or wrong way to show grief or love. Thanks for sharing thoughts that may help others through your poetry, BJ. Blessings, Bill

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/18/2022 6:53:00 PM

Thank you for your visit Bill, and for the encouraging words. This has been a very difficult loss for me, I can't seem to shake it. I'm not that brave and strong in this scenario. But if it does help others not to feel alone in what I am feeling, I am comforted, and I hope it helps someone. It's really difficult.

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/5/2022 10:56:00 AM

Poignant and innocent truth. Death is difficult and dealt with in each his own way. Visits don't make you a better person. No guilt allowed. :o/

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/18/2022 6:45:00 PM

Thank you Arlo, I'd rather remember the life, but it is harder than anything to go to that cemetery and stand above that grave. I really appreciate your visit and comment, thank you so much.