Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

Hey, how did I miss this one? I love the message in this poem. Gorgeous artwork.

I've leaned toward cremation for a long time. "Dust to dust, ashes to ashes." Seems pretty clear-cut to me.

Great job on this one.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*-*)

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2014

Thanks Jax, I have a clearer concept of cremation now that I did before, glad you liked the message. I appreciate your fine comments. :-) Carolyn

Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

His name I'll praise forever
For it's to Him I've been restored

Hello Carolyn, why are you so sad, you wrote a wonderful poem representing our Beloved Jesus. So faithful is your poem, so near to Him are you, and May He bless you and keep you happy, and healthy. Beautiful is that poem. Love Terry xoxo

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Hi there, I am not sad at all. Just writing that it doesn't matter how we choose to have our earthly bodies memorialized. Either by cremation or burial.
Thank you for your sweet comments.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

I have never read a poem about this subject. Once the soul leaves the body, I see no reason to keep the body and have always felt cremation to be the best alternative. I do realize mant do not feel that way. Thank you for selecting this subject, my friend. An honest discussion of death is refreshing as it is a part of life. Love~Debbie

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Thank you Debbie for your comments.
You are so right, there has been lots of debate about the choice. I have recently embraced the fact that it is ok either way, it doesn't matter.
Love you,
Carolyn

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Good question. Good answer:
He didn't die for bodies, for that temple
Is just the spirit's dwelling place

So it doesn't matter. The burial place is just an earthly place where the living can visit. A symbol of sorts.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014

Thank you Shari, I recall that you said you and Frank were to be cremated. I've thought about this subject a lot lately. So glad you made the comments that you did,
:-) Carolyn

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Carolyn;
I found your writing about an urn and being cremated was very enlightening and inspirational. You took a little imagination to be very inventive and ingeniously creative in writing this poem. And the imagery was plain and straightforward and very expressive than descriptive throughout.
Your rhyming was neither force nor labored and your rhyming couplets and I enjoyed reading this style for made it easy to understand and to read.
Thank you so much for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the good Lord be with you always my friend.
Alex

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014

Thank you dear Alex,
I appreciate the affirmation of the poem as well as the understanding of it.
You are always so encouraging to me.
:-) Carolyn

reply by krys123 on 13-Aug-2014

You are so sincerely welcome Carolyn.
Alex

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Carolyn, this is a well penned and thoughtful piece to ponder. I must admit the costs for funeral services is outrageous. When I was preparing for mine, the total cost just blew my mind some. I always thought the services are for those left behind....a place to pause and reflect of love shared...no matter where or how was is released from this life.
Great writing my friend.
Thanks for sharing.
Love
Maureen

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014

Thank you Maureen,
Larry and I have also been fortunate, in that we own our plots and are prepared for that day. However, it is getting to be an outrageous expense. I now feel, it doesn't matter.
I so appreciate your affirmation of the piece.
Love you and hope you are doing well.
Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

you are so right, Carolyn. I does not matter. It is our soul that rises and we get a new body. This poem gives a good message for those who have been cremated. Thanks for sharing. Miss Sally

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

Thanks Miss Sally, I appreciate your comments.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from GE Parson

Excellent

Hi there Carolyn,
I'eve learned in my short 76 years of life,
not to be too vocal about what I would
"never do" or "will do" even if I suffer
for it.

Cremation and working on Sunday were two
of those "bolted in cement" CONVICTION.

Well they sound good when not facing
employment loss and/or financial stress.
Already I have shattered the "never work
on Sunday" CONVICTION; and already Sunshine
have stipulated in our death instructions
we are to be cremated..why?those holes
in the ground too expensive.

So I guess I'm trying to say that I like your
practical poem - write some more.

Question: I'm having a Senior moment, but are
you Red's mother? and if you are, did he
retire from prose writing?

Well as Roy says in his famous song:
"Happy trails to you"
Your Friend
Jerry

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

Dear Jerry,
I know what you mean, we already own our grave plots and will use them, but I foresee our children and on down the line going for cremation. Yes, we do change our minds about things.
Who is Red? :-) I'm not related to anyone on the site that I know of, except by a common love for each other. Tell Sunshine hello.
Your friend, Carolyn

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

what a beautiful poem. I must admit that it has only been a few years since I have changed my mind about cremation. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

And thank you V. It really makes you think, I view it differently now in my more 'mature' age. We go to almost as many memorials now as we do funerals with viewings. (Most cremations have had private viewings for family and close friends already.)Larry preaches so we, unfortunately, console many, no matter what their choice.) Carolyn

Comment from lakeport

Excellent

It doesn't matter, indeed the funerals cost have drastically risen.that's a very heartfelt expressed poem, I enjoyed reading it.God bless you.Hugs!lakeport.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014

Thanks Lakeport, I appreciate your comments, :-) Carolyn

reply by lakeport on 12-Aug-2014

your welcome,Hugs!Lakeport.