Wednesday, 09 September 2009
A Mother's Wish
By Johna Ferguson
Scatter my ashes at Oyster Bay,
Won’t matter much if it’s night or day.
It was very dark in my mother’s womb,
And now will be the same in my watery tomb.
Go out on the bay when the wind isn’t blowing,
My ashes will be like seeds that you are sowing.
Only no plants will grow from them as they sink,
But you can toast my demise with a nice big drink.
Know I’ll be happy wherever I land,
On a rocky bottom or possibly sand.
And next time you eat a fresh oyster be sure,
That the pearl in it will be a gift from her.
Mother’s just don’t die away in the end,
Over their flock’s forever they tend.
So mind your Ps and Qs whatever you do,
I’m looking over my shoulder keeping an eye on you.
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Beautifully written and my sentiments exactly. Only my ashes will be scattered from a mountain side and I will be toasted with a very fine wine.
Posted by: Darlene | Thursday, 10 September 2009 at 09:05 AM
Lovely poem and heartfelt
Posted by: chancy | Friday, 11 September 2009 at 08:28 PM
Simple but poignant piece.
Posted by: Celia Jones | Wednesday, 16 September 2009 at 10:32 PM