Don't You Cry for Me

Don't You Cry for Me

A Poem by Christina May Shanaberg
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Written for my late cousin, Mary Root, who faced her death with great courage and a desire to move on!

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DON'T YOU CRY FOR ME

 

I raised my head, from my death-bed,

Though I could but barely see;

They had taken my specs away;

     I swiped away the tears, you had shed;

     Oh, Hon, don't you cry for me;

     All men are ordained to pass this way;

This is a time for me to move on

And you must release me to another place;

Wish me well, in the world where I'm going;

     My love for you will never be gone

     And you have memories of my face;

     What I've reaped, I will be sowing;

I will take a piece of you with me,

'Cause your love is branded upon my soul;

It's time to wipe my earthly slate clean

     And become what I shall, now, be;

     Don't linger long 'round my coffin's hole;

     Let's just pray, my new existence is serene.

 

© 2010 Christina May Shanaberg


Author's Note

Christina May Shanaberg
We, all, love you and miss you, Mary; I know your new existence is serene.

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This is interesting. Your emotion rang through very well. I don't understand the indents though. Was it just to separate the 3 line stanzas? At first, I thought it was a conversation, and was confused, but I quickly realized it was not. Other than that, this is a great piece. Very compelling.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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You expressed each person's feelings very well. It may be a little wordy though. I appreciate your sharing with us!

Posted 13 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

This is interesting. Your emotion rang through very well. I don't understand the indents though. Was it just to separate the 3 line stanzas? At first, I thought it was a conversation, and was confused, but I quickly realized it was not. Other than that, this is a great piece. Very compelling.

Posted 13 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

This was a good piece of writing. It was very emotional.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

great tribute to your Auntie! I still have my grandma's favorite cake pan to remind me of her.....:)

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Great writing, I love this one. Great work.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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This is very beautiful. One of my favorite poems was written by a woman on her deathbed, "Last Lines" by Emily Bronte'. If I may be so bold, I highly recommend reading it. This was such a fine tribute to your cousin; I'm sure she would be honored.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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Added on May 13, 2010
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Tags: Death, Courage, Mourning, Religious

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Christina May Shanaberg
Christina May Shanaberg

Mount Vernon, OH



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I am a former member of North Shore Writers' Guild in Willoughby OH. I have had numerous poems published and letters. I am, currently, working on a screen play that I hope will interest my cousin-in.. more..

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