Grandma’s ashes were scattered
in the Garden of Remembrance –
my father’s, and my aunt’s too...
your brother’s, of course – left
to the vagaries of the wind
off Devil’s Point
and mine are to be but a stone’s throw
from here; just beyond the shawl
of pines above my home.
This sky I also own – the plovers,
and the partridge, the field-mice,
and the cows, so fling me wide!
Don’t even try to dodge the dung...
for in a sunburst on the hill, you might
just catch a brief, wry smile.
The ground is already blessed
by the lightning-feet of the hare
and the petit, cloven hooves of the deer
but read a psalm, if you must, except the cry
of a red-kite to its mate shall be
my lasting homily.
Only visit, sometime...fingers crossed –
years from now. Sit and reminisce...
if you so choose,
yet don’t go looking for an answer.
Believe me, there is none,
other than this...
Know I have found my heaven,
and I hope you, in all your wisdom,
find yours, too.
Comments
Highhat | August 22, 2011 - 19:41
Wow Tina you sure can! I hope you aren't feeling too morbid at the moment. You did make it sound pretty though. This was completely enjoyable in a dark way.
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | August 22, 2011 - 20:28
How do you do it Tina?
you managed to bring tears to my eyes once again,
it almost reminded me of the ending of that film
Bridges of Madison County, when they throw the
ashes over the bridge.
I had to read this one twice, there is so much
detail in it. So sad and yet at the same time, so
beautiful.
Jenny.
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 07:09
Thanks, Pia;-) Pleased you got something from this one, and speaking of dark, it is overcast and looks like rain, but I'm sure the sun will come out later.
Tina;-)
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 07:11
Hi there, Jenny. Speaking of Madison County, maybe it was that film which the put this one in my mind, who knows? The mind is a powerful thing, and no mistake.
Pleased you enjoyed and thanks for telling me;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 07:12
Good of you to say so, blighters. Thank you;-)
Tina
MistakenMagic | August 23, 2011 - 12:55
"yet don’t go looking for an answer.
Believe me, there is none,
other than this...
Know I have found my heaven,
and I hope you, in all your wisdom,
find yours, too."
- love these final two stanzas, Tina. The whole poem is truly breathtaking. Quiet but powerful. Well done on the cherries!
Magic xxx
barryj1 | August 23, 2011 - 13:52
Beautiful!
the unfolding head | August 23, 2011 - 14:56
really good, thumbs up n all that :)
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 15:34
Thank you, so very much, Magic;-) Really pleased you picked my favourite stanzas too.
Tina xxx
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 15:34
My thanks to you, barry...as ever, as always;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 15:35
Well, tuh, your lovely comment has my thumbs up, and all;-)
Tina
Cavalcaderl | August 23, 2011 - 15:59
new Silver-Spun-Sand
Just a little gem1
Explains everything so well.
Like MistakeMagic says, too.
I like those stanzas.
Mine always; says. we all have to die,
true! like music jazz band, children with
wings, dancing and singing,all bright colours, ashes blown like don't want go in a box ugh!
Seen to many funeral's.
Angel's floating in the wind.
I watched "Five Children and IT film.
last night, three wishes granted, fab;
but tears were flowing. Needed rest after,
over powering Brunswick festival, dance two,
day's, happenings meeting young, dance with me.Wow!
I walked round park, three times, before attempting
rock n roll? dressed up bit. Saturday and back sunday
same happened only for an hour. Job take it all in.
I found young, will interact if interact with them, and babies, toddler's, teenager's. Chat! Interested in my skirt etc; they kissed me on the cheek!
have a good day.
julie xx
ScoZen | August 23, 2011 - 16:09
A lovely line this.
"...The ground is already blessed by the lightning-feet of the hare and the petit, cloven hooves of the deer..."
Ashely to follow on her way to Dartmoor.
ps well done on her exams.
Overthetop1 | August 23, 2011 - 17:21
Really beautiful. I've found a little piece of heaven today just reading this.
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 17:28
Hey - thanks, ScoZen for your words and I shall pass on your good wishes to Ashley. She is on cloud nine about those exams and also by landing a weekend job at good old Waitrose;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 17:29
And thank you, OTT;-) Such a lovely thing to say, and I'm pleased you did. We all could do with a bit of heaven, from time to time.
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 17:31
Hello Julie, and thanks for telling me all your news;-) My word, you have been busy lately!
So pleased you enjoyed this one, and many thanks for telling me.
Have a good rest of the week.
Tina xx
shoe | August 23, 2011 - 18:00
Each verse a little gem, but I think 6 is my favourite, a captivating poem with a life affirming message, I think I'm with you on the way to go!!
Silver Spun Sand | August 23, 2011 - 18:25
Thanks, so much, shoe;-) Glad you enjoyed this one so much, and gleaned exactly what was intended from it.
Tina
seashore | August 24, 2011 - 07:25
Moving and brilliant - this one got me right in the gut which is exactly the way it should be, for me anyway.
Silver Spun Sand | August 24, 2011 - 07:44
Hi Coral;-) Hope it wasn't too painful. Seriously though, pleased this one 'spoke to you', and thanks, so much for telling me. Have a good Wednesday.
Tina
Cavalcaderl | August 24, 2011 - 13:35
new Silver-Spun-Sand
Come back quick Tina,
comngrat: on the well desrved cherry!
Forgot to mention, You have care with then animals, and nature, and course people, and your marvellous
care for Andrea, your daughter.
Very sunny, look out window. Getting ready
for to-morrow's show Theatre Royal Brighton.
Mine is bowling, and early sunday morning finals,
teams think. Blightersrock Richard asking request;
prayer's I will do here, so many will do as well for
him, during his three difficult day's, over court and his daughter's, to see in future.
Have a good week-end Tina. Paper shows owl bursting
down catch prey, of a small mouse!
julie xx
victoriawalkden | August 31, 2011 - 19:17
beautiful
Silver Spun Sand | September 1, 2011 - 08:07
Victoria...many, many thanks.
Tina