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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2014-10-13 09:59 PM


        
shadows try to outdo themselves
in this shadowy city
the heat, oh the terrible heat
a speck from a tiny atom
strolled into my vision
like a wayward son
on the run
it was there briefly
time enough to whisper in my ear
the sad funeral you had
I closed my eyes
heard him leave
understanding why I was reminded of it
to make me feel guilty
I wasn't there for your funeral
the real reason for the visit
was to remind me
in the not too distant future
I would have my own
sad funeral
where no one will come

©October 3, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton



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Juju
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1 posted 2014-10-13 10:36 PM


Jerry

This is so sad, but at the same time in in my own funk, so at least take to heart it was lovely.

Juli

-Juju

-"So you found a girl
Who thinks really deep thoughts
What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2014-10-13 10:38 PM


Sad can be lovely. Thank you, Juju.

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2014-10-14 06:39 AM


You don't need a lot of people now in your life and you surely won't need them then. All the internet people in your life you'll be with them as you wish when you pass. Besides, as they say, funerals are for the living.

Lori

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2014-10-14 07:57 AM


Couldn't agree with you more, Lori. Good morning, hope you are okay this day.

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2014-10-14 09:40 AM


My Horoscope said today that Happiness is a way of thinking, therefore I needn't pursue it, rather I just decide it. Works for me! I'm feeling better again today, thanks for asking.
EmmaRose
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6 posted 2014-10-14 10:40 AM


This aches and hits home
for many that are lonely
for whatever reason life became that
Just gives more credence to living now
and finding some solace
Much peace to you
EmmaRose

Marchmadness
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7 posted 2014-10-14 12:58 PM


I've been to a couple of funerals where the Priest/Minister called the deceased by the wrong name. I don't think funerals are that important but rather the release and new beginning is what I'm hoping for.
                              Ida

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2014-10-14 01:02 PM


Yep, you are absolutely correct, Ida. I won't have a funeral anyway, my body goes for research. Thank you for being here.

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latearrival
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9 posted 2014-10-14 06:10 PM


Jerry I like your decision to be available for research.

  In complete agreement. Not one for funerals. I did not have one for my husband. I think the children who did not live here may have wanted one but I suggested if they did  want a service they could have a small memorial service in Ct.

    They had each come here to spend his last weeks with him. I had suggested they come one at a time so they could share their time alone. A few had a day or two of inter lapping as one was on his last day and leaving as one was coming in. They did that way and it was better by far for each to have that last week with him. The sons were each able to lay on his bed with him and share being  close. I have let all in my family know I do not want a funeral either.
    
    I have been to too many and people who you have not seen in years feel compelled to come for the family. But the person  who has died does not receive that visit. Too little too late. I prefer a flower or a visit while I am alive not after I am gone and can not appreciate the thought. regards, Jo
JMO
Jo  

JerryPat2
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10 posted 2014-10-14 06:22 PM


I, of course, am in total support of every word you have said. I have always hated funerals starting way back when I was a small fry. I imagine all kids hate funerals, but I never grew out of it. My family and I don't see eye to eye on things and haven't for many years. I have three brothers, and there is only one I would even entertain thoughts of attending his funeral. I didn't allow my late wife to have a funeral because of her family's treatment of her, especially the daughter. I didn't even have a memorial. I have what is left of her in a closet. My, but you got me to talking, Jo. Guess I needed to let it all out.

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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
11 posted 2014-10-14 07:02 PM


I am feeling sadness, a future funeral a possibility....  in discussion tonight.
JerryPat2
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12 posted 2014-10-14 07:14 PM


Sometimes funerals aren't all that sad, it is according to how the deceased lived his life. Thank you NT, for stopping by.

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latearrival
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13 posted 2014-10-14 10:37 PM


A funeral should be a celebration of life.At my mother's a friend carried on wailing and crying out my mother's name and it bothered me.I had to learn to realize everyone mourns in a different way.I am for the new ways of having a get together for close family or friends or none at all.My brother's children took  his  ashes out to the waters he loved to fish in the Atlantic and they together spread his ashes and they sent me a video of it.I loved that. What ever pleases the person who has died.Most to tell their families before hand.  JMO jo
JerryPat2
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14 posted 2014-10-14 10:45 PM


Yeah, the video would have been, in my opinion, Jo, much better than a funeral where at least half of the people who attended wish they hadn't had to.

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