Memories in Your Mind

FredPeyer

Do not plant a stone with my name

Never asked for any claim to fame

One day I simply will be gone

Just like the early morning dawn

Has its time but fades away

Making space for another day

I depart with nothing left behind

Except the memories in your mind

 

Sprinkle my ashes into the sea

Or bury my urn beneath a tree

It doesn’t matter where

For I will not be there

You can find me any place

Even though I leave no trace

Every time you think of me

That is where I’ll always be

  • Author: Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 4th, 2019 14:20
  • Comment from author about the poem: Figured I better publish this one now.....one never knows.....
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Michael Edwards

    But you do have your poetry Fred - I am sure that will be passed down through the family - you will always be there with them. And a great write by the way.

    • FredPeyer

      Thanks Michael,
      Maybe I should make a real book, something physical. Right now everything is electronic, somewhere in the clouds.

    • Alta H Mabin

      A beautiful write, Fred. It is 6:50 here in sunny South Africa, and your words will certainly linger with me for the day.

      • FredPeyer

        Thank you Alta! I am honored that my words will linger for a whole day on the other side of the world! 🙂

        • Alta H Mabin

          xxxxx

        • Goldfinch60

          Beautiful, my thoughts put into words Andrew.

          • FredPeyer

            Thanks so much Goldie!

          • orchidee

            I shall remember ya while ya are here too - among human beings. Well, most of us are human anyway, the last time I checked! lol.

            • FredPeyer

              Thanks Orchidee, yes, most of us are human. Not so sure about our president though!

            • Thoughts In Time

              So true..one day we’re here the next we gone...all we can take is what’s in our hearts...and hopefully good memories as sometimes the mind is too busy and loses track of time and here and now...hopefully we’ll all be kept safe in cherished memories and loving hearts...I enjoyed the lightheartedness here if passing on...I agree it should be a joyful time..🌹

              • FredPeyer

                Mahalo for you kind and thoughtful response Kelly. I am glad you found \'My Poetic Side\' and am looking forward to your contributions!

                I told my kids I don\'t want a funeral, I want them to have a big party celebrating my life. Death is nothing to fear, on the contrary, it is the door or gateway back to where we are coming from and where our \'real\' purpose lies. This life on earth is only temporary, a chance to explore and experience. At least that is what I believe. It does not mean I am right. Everybody has a right to their own believes and interpretations.

                • Thoughts In Time

                  Wise words...and I say it’s all an illusion and I am on the outside looking in...and yes as long as I was here to touch lives ..death is just part of the circle of life...🌹

                  • FredPeyer

                    As Iris Murdoch said: We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality. 🙂

                    • Thoughts In Time

                      Here here...so say all of us...one day hopefully we’ll have clarity witching insanity ...lol...🌹



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