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Legacy
Member

since 2011-01-08

Posts 60
Louisiana

0 posted 2011-01-10 08:41 AM

attended a funeral yesterday
in a flash
I thought back
on that day I stood before you

the smell of fresh-cut flower arrangements
clogged my eyes with tears
as I reached out to touch the clay
of you in your casket

murmuring a silent prayer to God
forgive me my sins
of omission
of pain caused and pain taken

you had your crosses to bear
in life
you bore them with grace and aplomb
your crosses weren't always me related

I had to leave that funeral yesterday
in the middle of
the sermon
felt my presence; blasphemous

you are in a special place
reserved for
truly good men
I tried to love you Father

A black cat ran in front of me tonight. I'm not worried. they don't bother Warlocks

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

1 posted 2011-01-10 08:57 AM

Emotions and memories are powerful stuff. You write of them well.

Alison

Legacy
Member

since 2011-01-08

Posts 60
Louisiana

2 posted 2011-01-10 10:10 AM

Emotions. Yes, they can be wonderful. They can be ugly.

Thank you, Alison.

A black cat ran in front of me tonight. I'm not worried. they don't bother Warlocks

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

3 posted 2011-01-10 11:50 AM

powerful write...I found my heart nodding and sighing as it rested upon your words...so full of emotion...excellent

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

4 posted 2011-01-10 11:52 AM

Wonderful heartfelt writing.
A great read!

Eric

Legacy
Member

since 2011-01-08

Posts 60
Louisiana

5 posted 2011-01-10 04:17 PM

Thank you, steavenr, for you kind words, they are very much appreciated.

Eric, thank you.

A black cat ran in front of me tonight. I'm not worried. They don't bother Warlocks.

CocoBaci
Member Elite

since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

6 posted 2011-05-24 12:49 PM

This truly tugs at my heartstrings in every way and I have to say I am so thankful I found it on the backpages and that you have shared this... ~Coco~

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

7 posted 2011-05-24 07:51 AM

Thank you Coco. Wow. You found this from when I was writing as Legacy.

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance ~

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