Our Family Wakes

O ur family just started a new tradition

U pon the death of our family member's

R emembering them we honor them with a wake

 

F amily and friends gather together at a hotel

A s we dine and relax in the hot tub or pool

M y sister came up with this wonderful idea

I  thought it a bit peculiar at first pehaps a bit odd

L ittle did I see what a splendid idea she had

Y ou see it was fun and everyone enjoyed themselves

W e laughed and we cried together and we had

A darn good time remembering our loved ones

K eeping watch on the children as they swam and played

E venings spent in the hot tub was the best for me

S eemed to prepare me much more for the funeral ahead

Reviews

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

That is a lovely idea, to come together and remember those who have left us behind. To grow closer as a family and share good times. Sad, but wonderful life does go on and we must live today for the future to come.

Another wonderful write.

[Helen Woodward]

Remember them with love, a song in your heart and a little tear in your soul. HAVE A PARTY FOR THEM!!!!
Great idea Deb, your sis is a genius. Another funeral? Have another wake YAY!!! That is what your dear departed would want and you can bet your boots they will be present...
Helen xx

[Carole]

I simply love this idea and think it is a great way to help soothe away pain and bring comfort and closure. The last funeral I went to had some invaluable resources about the grieving process and honestly, I could see this in one of those resources, because it is a wonderful way to deal with losing someone. Great job, Deb!

[Lyndsay Castro]

Thank you so much for a look into your family's traditions and customs. That is extremely generous of you. You do such a great job with acrostics, I cannot get over it! I'm glad, too. Even on subjects touching the sadder things in life, you bring a smile to my face every time I read something of yours. Thank you so much for sharing! This is beautiful.

[George Love]

Love this, truly written from the heart!

[Chaos]

I think the water is not only relaxing, but symbolic. The water represents the changing of a time and the rebirth of a new life and cleansing the soul from its pain. Your sister has a warm heart and I would gather a very spiritual person. I love those kinds of people because I am one myself.

Nice and honest write!

[Gema]

I really like this shows a struggle and then the height of it all!!!
Now your at peace and so is robert lovely writing described well
Well done x

[R J Askew]

Very touching. Very important times. Death must not be buried out of sight out of mind. It is key to mark peoples' passage properly.

[Gandré]

reading the poem was like immerse into this family's mood: a harmonious state of mood and its structure in general and of their family members, also congruity of everything in this family with one another and with the whole picture - how they are seen by others.
"K eeping watch on the children as they swam and played" --------what would make more happy? happy children >> happy adults >>> happy family >>> happy society. beautiful.