Bury me by the Dogwood tree !

Spring has finally sprung and though I have no intention of departing....one never knows the minute !

Bury me not, by yew or ivy green
nor neath a slab, cold and grey
but by the dogwood tree serene 
if my love, I am called away!

And when it brightly blooms in Spring
think of me with heart unblighted,
for I await where angels sing
till once more, we are united!

Author's Note

Tomorrow is promised to none !

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I am of the opinion that death, especially when it comes in old/older age, is a natural event to be expected & accepted & even celebrated. This feels like a celebration song & I especially love the way it incorporates a way for the buried person to continue speaking to the alive loved one thru blooms and other seasonal changes. I'm all for planting trees in memoriam (or in this case, being buried under a favorite tree), so our loves live on.

[Tom]

Thank you my friend for your understanding and insightful review, and indeed, I wholeheartedly concur with your sentiments !

[J. J. Nightingale]

Lovely... Such beautiful verse..

To be thought of when the dogwood blooms...

To find joy in the thought of being united....

Special..

Jazzy

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It is said that the wood of the dogwood tree is the hardest and that it was chosen to be used in the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Dogwood blossoms bear the scars of Jesus' crucifixion. The petals are tipped with blood-fringed nail indentations, the flower is cross-shaped, and the center represents the crown of thorns. This symbolism is to compensate for the dogwood being the wood of the cross on which Jesus died. I think the Dogwood tree is a beautiful tree, one which is indigenous to Virginia. I think we would all lay down our life if it meant saving the one we love. To be buried beside one should bring beauty and comfort to the one left behind. Lovely!

[Tom]

Thank you Linda for your very considered and relevant review of my little poem!

[Valentine]

Saw many of these trees in the south. Hope it is a lot of years from now. Valentine

[Tom]

Thank you Valentine

[D Connolly]

I like this Tom! I love dogwoods

[Tom]

Thank you my friend !

[Norman T]

I have only just found this moving poem, Tom. With so many comments, I cannot (without repeating) add any more, except to say -- I loved it!!

[Tom]

Thanks as always Norman for stopping by and commenting !

[marilyn 1225]

so beautiful and full of love love the ending.. it is a great thought that we will be united once again after our death great work

[Tom]

A belated thank you Marilyn for stopping & reading my little sentimental poem !

[gabrielle]

Our separation with someone we love is but temporary as there will be a time and place where we could be with them until forever. This is a beautiful piece, Tom.

[Tom]

Thank you Gabrielle for such a pleasant review !

[Miss Sharon]

This is just beautiful Tom! And you are correct of course...we never know when our time here will come to an end. I like this one so much I came back for a second read! ~Sharon

[Tom]

A most belated but nevertheless a warm & sincere thanks Sharon for your welcome visit!

[Sami Khalil]

Very deserving of all accolades...Bravo and well done...:)..............

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Sami !

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).....