Happy Samhain

Or Halloween if you're not pagan.

It came to me on the drive to work the other morning that today would be the perfect day to share one of my poems.
If anyone happens to be reading my blog, I would encourage you to share your thoughts on my poems.  I've never had anyone other than my sister read my stuff and am very interested in knowing what other people think.  Even if you think it stinks. If you do, try to be constructive with any criticism.  Don't just say, "This was the stupidest thing I've ever read."  Tell me why you think it was stupid.  Of course, if you like the poem, I would love to hear that as well.  If you're too shy to write to me there are little boxes at the end of the page. I think it's called "Reactions", check off a box that fits your opinion and that would make me happy too!  Anything would be appreciated. :)  Thank you.

Last Words

Don't cry for me when I die.
Life is too short to live in sorrow.
You'll always be able to find me,
For I'll have become the blessed Earth.
But should the sadness overwhelm and you miss the sound of my voice,
Listen to the birds' song.
Let it echo in your heart and know that,
"I love you."

Should you miss the feel of me,
My solid presence.
Let your fingers touch the bark of any tree,
Feel the life and know that I am beneath.

Should you miss my face,
Look to the Moon.
See me gazing down upon you,
Watching over you.

I will be the grass and dirt under foot,
The flowers that fragrant the air,
The rain that helps you sleep.

See my essence in all the creatures of the land and of the sea.
They will each hold a part of me.

I will have become everything that surrounds you,
So you'll never feel my absence.