An Excellent View

We didn't want him to return
to the cerulean waves alone,
so we left his ashes there,

mixed with a few shells we found
along the misty strand.

A feather marking the honored place
where they were to await
the welcoming sea.

Last Few Words: Thoughts while saying our final goodbyes to a dear friend

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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2 months 3 weeks ago

This subject is poignant for me, the sea and ashes of our loved ones. Just a nice reflective poem on sadness.

2 months 3 weeks ago

Thank you for stopping by Sen. Appreciate your thoughts on this piece.

Mike