Epitaph

Epitaph

A Poem by Andrew Hawkins

If you look for me 'mongst the headstones
I wont be hard to find
A simple cross will mark my spot
for those I left behind.

The simple cross is carved upon
and ancient piece of Oak
along with a simple message
that contains these words I spoke

"Shed not for me a single tear,
feel no sorrow for me,
for I shared my life with many trials,
now finally I'm free.

and do not mourn my passing,
from this world to beyond,
for as long as you remember me,
I will ne'er be truly gone""


© 2010 Andrew Hawkins


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Maybe, in a quiet, softly-sweetly spoken way, this is how many people feel when they know they are about to die. And remembrance is something extra, special and unnecessary - enough to put a lasting smile on someones face is the knowledge that their exhistance wasn`t in vain, and that memories will fortify and heal those they care for from beyond the grave.

Beautifully dark and daringly occult.

- Domani Poison

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Andrew Hawkins
Andrew Hawkins

Richibucto, New Brunswick, Canada



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While the jury is still out about life beginning at 40 it seems, for me at least, poetry began at 40. Other than the enforced scribblings of a young child I haven't written poetry for thirtysomethi.. more..

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