Together

Together

A top of the tide 

And an 

Offshore breeze

A sprig of rosemary

Left behind

With nothing else 

To mark the spot 

Where they were laid to rest

Entwined and side by side

 

Reviews

[lightsong]

"in sickness and health, in life and death" these words came to my mind as I read Your breathtaking ones, imagining two graves of two lovers, together shared life, now together sharing death as life wafts over them. this one is outstanding dear Neville. touched me tenderly, deep and true.

[Neville]

Bless ya my friend.. these words are for my parents whose ashes I recently scattered by the sea at their favourite place in Cornwall.... x

[lightsong]

oh My! that spoke everything my lovely friend.... You did justice to Your parents, You truly wrote something outstanding. be proud of Yourself as I know they are grateful proud of You. Bless You ❤️️

[Neville]

Thanking You again Dear G :)

[lightsong]

Smiles & Hugs 😊🤗

[Fay Slimm]

The rosemary twig put such an apt touch to these tender words of tribute to much missed parents - -- as symbol of universal remembrance the rosemary shows their love and care will not be forgotten - - a most moving read dear Neville with a beautiful final line.

[Neville]

thank you dear Fay... and true... stay both safe n well ya hear... Neville

[Fay Slimm]

Hearin' ya and doin' my best to stay good .......... wishing you a pleasurable Sunday .......... x

[Robert Trakofler]

And may those waves continue to crest in your heart and sing to your soul good sir Neville:) the monuments of the heart are the only true monuments, no gale can destroy those headstones

[Neville]

I just jotted down your words Robert.. they made me smile no end, so they did.. and for that.. and for being such a mate, I can not thank you enough

Neville

[Kelly Scheppers]

The sprig of rosemary is quite diverse and made this all the more beautiful for me. My sister in law lost her husband last June and wears his thumbprint on a medallion around her neck, which was a momentum offered by the funeral home. I've missed reading you and basking in the eloquence of your words, Nev!

[Neville]

I can not thank you enough my friend for visiting these words... I needed to get them out of my head and I am honoured by the attention and generosity folk have shown to both me and them.... I am sorry for your sister in laws recent loss... I have heard of and written previously about a friend who wears her husbands fingerprint cast in silver... I shall have to find it and make it more prominent …. I truly do appreciate you visiting and only hope you can start doing so more often.... AGT's,

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a melancholy write. Two people united in life and now in death. Flowers on the grave.....so sad, Neville, but such vivid imagery. Lydi**

[Neville]

and every word of it true..... bless you my very fine literary friend... a welcome visit indeed

Neville

[alanwgraham]

A very evocative image you've given us Neville but full of mystery. Laid to rest entwined on a beach is not everyday. Is the Rosemary a clue? We are left to wonder but that's poetry for you! Well done with this.
Alan

[Neville]

My parents ashes were mixed together and scattered by me at the top of the tide and my mums only surviving sibling, only ten years my senior placed the sprig of rosemary for both love and remembrance… thank you for considering these words, I much appreciate it.... Neville

[alanwgraham]

Thanks for that Neville. It all makes sense now. Regardless of religious beliefs these times should be marked as significant for those left. I put some of my dad's ashes on top of a significant hill and plan to have some of mine added as fertilizer.
Not for a while.
Cheers.
Alan

[Neville]

Not for a long while .. I hope

[John the Baptist]

This one reminds me somewhat of the inscriptions that can still be seen on Victorian era gravestones. It is brief but contains deep feeling. I get the feeling it might be based on a tragic story.

[Neville]

thank you for visiting these words J t B … there is certainly a sadness behind them... Neville

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Rest in peace and love...the best of endings and new beginnings. Neville, I heard your heart speak in this deeply moving piece. We bless the ones we love, honor their wishes, and bid them well on their journey. Your resonant words, with graceful sea images and scent of spray and rosemary, linger on. I reread. “Together”- always. Yes.

[Neville]

Thank you Annette and true

[R.E. Ray]

Neville, any of us would be honored to have such words written after we pass, and what a blessed inscription this poem would make on a gravestone. A touching and most poetic tribute to two blessed loved ones.

[lakinbob]

What marks the spot is the memory of scattering those ashes; it will remain as an indelible imprint.

Side by side for eternity, how good is that.

[Neville]

how true I guess... you nailed it my friend... thanks for checking in... Neville

[Poetic Beauty]

Burial at sea a scattering of ashes is what comes to my mind

[Neville]

correct.. inspired by the recent scattering of my parents ashes together at one of their favourite places...

[Poetic Beauty]

Sounds like it was a beautiful and somber moment.

[Neville]

It was indeed...