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Jul 10, 2025
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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.
— Michael Anthony, Jul 10, 2025
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About This Poem
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: Polished draft
Critiques
Sen99
11 months ago
Last Goodbye
This subject is poignant for me, the sea and ashes of our loved ones. Just a nice reflective poem on sadness.
Michael Anthony
11 months ago
Thank you for stopping by…
Thank you for stopping by Sen. Appreciate your thoughts on this piece.
Mike
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