The Memory Forest

Bella Shepard


Notice of absence from Bella Shepard
After dealing with some health issues for the last few months, I have decided to take a leave of absence until the dust settles and the clouds go away. I feel badly that I have been absent so much, for I miss my friends. I hope to be back before too long. I also hope that all of you will all be safe and well.

 


The stage of life has come for sure

When there is less to live than more

And knowing this I have no fear

But now reflect on all that’s dear

 

My family grown, just him and me

And this is how it’s meant to be

It’s time to make the plans as must

Deliver us to that earthly dust

 

I pause to think of what is best

And contemplate that final rest

No stuffy, wooden box for me

I think that I should like a tree

 

Reduce me to ash, and comingle well

With fertile soil where I may dwell

Dig the hole and place me there

And whisper please, a gentle prayer

 

Then place the sapling tree just so

That together we might grow

Into a tree of rest and shade

For those who wander in the glade

 

Around me I shall hope to find

Souls with whom I shared like mind

Who understood the beauty of

The branch where perched the turtle dove

 

They knew that far beneath the earth

A microcosm of life does birth

Another world far from our eyes

Where the green and beautiful forest lies

 

So when this life of mine is done

The trees and I shall be as one

Then I shall rest contentedly

In the Memory Forest of eternity

 

 

  • Author: Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 13th, 2022 08:39
  • Comment from author about the poem: With everything that is happening in my world and my country I took a short sabbatical to rest and recoup, and get my brain cells back in working order. Everything seems to be functioning now, and it feels good to be back with this wonderful community of friends. This poem kind of came out of a search for peace of mind.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 62
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments7

  • arqios

    May peace continue to take root, to grown and flourish.

    • Bella Shepard

      Thank you dear poet, I see a few sprouts and it's hopeful

    • Paul Bell

      I would love to be put in the recycle bin with the words. See what you can do for me, guys.

      • Bella Shepard

        That sounds like a special lending library to me. Maybe "Memory Books"? Thanks for your comment!

      • orchidee

        A fine write Bella.
        Meanwhile - a fictional daft write on this theme, from me, beginning:
        Me end had come
        They chucked me in an old tea chest
        But no! They needed the chest for more tea
        So they tipped me on the rubbish heap.
        Where I mixed with old manure!....... (heehee)
        I write some rubbish sometimes. lol.

        • Bella Shepard

          Now my friend, that was more than a chuckle, it was an extended laugh! Thank you , I needed that!

        • Goldfinch60

          Fine wishes Bella but please not for a long while.

          Andy

          • Bella Shepard

            Thank you dear friend, I shall continue to enjoy those trees from above ground as long as I'm able.

          • sorenbarrett

            Bella this one hit close to the heart. I found the words and the theme as well as the very thoughts of transforming into a tree most beautiful and moving. Loved it.

            • Bella Shepard

              Thank you so much dear friend for your kind words.

            • Doggerel Dave

              I must be suffering from a delusion that I have my finger on the pulse at MPS and don't miss much.
              Seems I'm wrong; I've missed out on you, Bella up to now - apologies for that.
              And not a good poem to start with - your poem here. There is the obvious finality about it.
              Also, to romanticise the disposal of one's remains runs for me into difficulty as the whole issue is really of garbage disposal alone. If one wants to utilise this material in any way, then give it to a medical school. Beyond that......
              I enjoy your poetry and will keep an eye on you in future - so write on....

              • Bella Shepard

                My friend, thank you for your sincere comments.

              • Neville



                I am mightily impressed and so glad you felt able to come back Bella .. x



              To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.