No tears at my farewell

No tears at my farewell

A Poem by Coyote Poetry
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Enjoy life. Take every opportunity to tell someone you love them.

"
                      No tears at my farewell

When my body becomes tired
The blood doesn't want to flow.
Allow me to fall into a peaceful sleep.
Death will come when it desired.

At my farewell
I want no tears.
I don't want a fancy box,
With a stone describing  my name and my time of death.

I have been to the farewells of others.
So many people cry tears for lost friends,
who are beginning a new journey.

Allow the heat of fire to disburse me to heaven or hell?
Gather up my ashes.
Toss me into the great ocean.

I don't want to waste any more land.
I abused kind Earth for too long already.

If you want to present me with  memorial.
Plant trees, so many trees.
I may come back to see you there.

You may find my spirit by the sea or
roaming the great forest.
I want to roam in the beauty of nature forever.

I want a good death like the Vikings or the Native Americans
of old.

Build a bridge in between the trees.
Let my final resting place be the green earth.
 
Send my body into the sea on a burning raft.
Allow my body to escape into the gentle winds of the water.

Leaving no tears.

I want a Gypsy  funeral
Dancing, talking and remembering the good days.
A grave is left to leave sad memories only.

Wherever I land
Perhaps heaven or hell?
I will sing and dance
Raise  more cane.

Life is to be lived
Not to be depressed or afraid.
Then lay down and die at birth.

Suicide don't scare me
Being sickly done.

All of us must take the final journey.
I'm not afraid for my sake.
For I know how I felt at my brother's funerals.

I had no right to cry for them.
I learned later.
We should have remembered the good times and laughter.
Not the tear and heart break of a funeral.

I'm dreaming of a ship.
The flames are strong.
I will watch from a distance.
Friend drinking strong tequila.
They sent me off with a prayer
and a wish.
I will find some calm and peace.

Plant the trees by the water.
I will come and sit with you.

Live hard, celebrate being alive.

                              Coyote
                           1990

© 2011 Coyote Poetry


Author's Note

Coyote Poetry
I wrote this 20 years ago after my brother's death. I learn life isn't no guarantee. Best tell the people you love them often. Laughing and singing will leave you with a complete and full life. Being pissed off will blind you to the the good around you. Any mistakes. I would appreciate the help. Never too old to learn.

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This is so beautiful & brilliant, there are no words to comment . . . just sorry (((HUGS))) about the circumstances of your brothers' deaths (I remember this happening twice in your family?) I have the same feelings about when I die, but you've expressed it with much more natural honor & grace than anything I ever thought about. This is such a beautiful tribute & reminder to all of us (((HUGS)))

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Coyote Poetry

7 Years Ago

I appreciate the comment my friend. Death is just another journey for us.



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This is what I look forward to when I read your poems Coyote. You're honest, straightforward. You don't need big words to make your poem sophisticated because it's all in your philosophy brother. This is beautiful. I promised you some edits a while back and totally let it slip my mind. I'll make it up to you with this one.

KGS

Posted 13 Years Ago


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Your classic words are very wise, respectable, and inspiring. Thank you very much for sharing this special writing from your heart. It really helps some of us to hear it----I know it helps me. I don't see errors in your writing as mistakes, I see them as bold statements from your heart that are the most effective in saying what you want to say---great piece!

Posted 13 Years Ago


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An eye-opener..much needed for people of our generation..!!!! Fabulous..!!!

Posted 13 Years Ago


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I bet that's sad, but that's truly brave for you to share this poem or experience to us. That's a so true poem, everyone walk their journey and live their own life. I agree telling people we love I love them, I don't want or like people keep playing hide and seek about love, cause it maybe to late.
Amazing Poem

Posted 13 Years Ago


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