Drink A Toast in My Sake....

Will you forget me if I go

if I should die before I wake

will you drink toasts in my sake

will my name remain upon your lips

Don't dig me a shallow grave

rather spread my spirit to soar

that I might still be free

to float upon the seas

and visit you in your dreams

Remember me fondly as music 

stirs your soul to recall

all the smiles and laughter

we discovered being you and me

those memories always remain alive

Know when you feel the rain upon your face

and the wind hails at your back

whilst the posies dance on zephyrs

& the sun is shining above the clouds

those are reminders I'm  thinking of you

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

Oh my god, I think blue and I drank from the same bottle...I thought you meant the rice wine, too xD Anyway. Holy cats, dude...this is really something. You know you will never be forgotten, but that doesn't mean you should test the theory ;-) Hope things are going better for you (and yours) xoxo

[Frieda P]

In my sake, (rice wine) to my sake, it's all the same, love that you guys went there, cheers & thanks the kimmer! xo

[KAOlmsted]

My pleasure, lady xoxo

[Holly Mason]

lovely deep words
brings much to my mind...I want to be turned to ash and spread in a swamp...my personal gator-filled heaven...and for me...when they come a huntin' and you hear some gruntin' that be Holly always trying to prove somethin' hahhaha
it is so darn nice to have you and your beautiful words here again*)
thank you for sharing fine lady

[Frieda P]

Hahahah you're a lunatic my sweet friend, and I mean that in the bestest way possible! :-)

[Emily B]

amen :) I agree whole-heartedly

[Frieda P]

Cheers to that :-)

[Dean Kuch®]

For someone who seems so vibrant and alive, you sure do death well, Frieda.

This was penned as if it came from beyond the cold, cool confines of the tomb. Poignant & touching, a testament to lost love and bygone days.

Very lovely...

[Frieda P]

Ha Dean, you should see me in the mornings, thanks for your lovely review!

[Dean Kuch®]

:)

You know you're welcome!

[Cassie]

I had this idea so i am going to shelve this one, you have brought this too well, it is sad in itself but you have done it so excellently. good one my dear Frieda

[Frieda P]

Thanks Cassie, you humble me...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This poem has a sad finality to it. A yearning for it not to be over and to remain in another's heart even though you know this is unlikely. The finality is an acceptance of the sadness the situation leaves you in.

[Frieda P]

Thank you John, there are some that will always remain in our hearts.....

[Muse]

Don't bury a memory...rather you should look for them in nature...and everything that is alive. Our energies are one...we don't expire...we just transpire...

[Frieda P]

I love that Muse, 'we don't expire, we just transpire', makes it bit more acceptable, wise words my friend, thank you.

[B-poet]

I loved the brilliant eloquence you've displayed here within this fine write. It's a type of poem that hits you in the heart when it comes to dealing with a remembrance for a special person. Great write Frieda. A unique & creative read. :)

[Frieda P]

Jazzed you enjoyed this one Bpoet, thank you muchly! :-)

[Quill~]

I'm awestruck! The depth of your request is heartfelt...to remember you as music is a lovely imagery!
How could one not think of you?...you are unforgettable! Well written from the heart. :)

[Frieda P]

Woo, thanks for such an awesome review Dreamgirl!

[Quill~]

:) anytime!

[SyberRose]

This is stunningly beautiful Frieda...enjoyed...Rose:)

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Rose, thrilled you enjoyed this one. :-)

[Jack...]

I almost can not breathe. Your poetry just does something to me. It tears at my heart and kneads my emotions until they plead for mercy. This poem is so filled with deep meaning and feelings and is crying for its questions to be answered. I can tell you this is one guy who will never forget you.

Don't dig me a shallow grave
rather spread my spirit to soar
that I might still be free
to float upon the seas
and visit you in your dreams

A friend of mine had an acronym for verses like this one...IWIHWT. It stands for, I wish I had written that. Frieda, the amazement continues, you are a never-ending source of beauty. I loved this poem.

[Frieda P]

I like your acronym and I've often said IWIHWT whilst reading you too, thanks my sweet friend, I'll always remember you! x