Because It Felt Right at The Time
Long after the poet had passed, I took his book,
the one that he wrote
and an old bible, I no longer required, which was
far too big and heavy ..
To a church, I never once attended, but always
intended to, one day, perhaps ..
Hey, who am I kidding, but that’s where I left both
of those tombs, on a pew
at the front, near the altar and all of its associated
religious paraphernalia ..
And I swear, to this day, I don’t have a clue why
I did that, but I did though ..
And for a while at least, I’m sure, I felt better for it ..
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A proper sending off always makes us feel better, no matter the tradition followed. It’s a kind of closure wrapped together with respect and love. At least that’s the way it seems. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely .. I still don't know why but I do recall how I felt afterwards .. Cheers arqios .. Neville
This was an interesting read for me, i cannot make out if done out of resignation or respect, enjoyed the read
it doesn't really matter now .. it was done and I still don't know why .. thanks for taking part my friend .. Neville
You are very welcome
Good write N.
Ah' write good S .. Neville
All things return to their origin and no less here. In that cycle there is a sense of completion. Then in metaphor it becomes all of our old beliefs that we shed and return to its place of origin leaving them by the old symbols of faith. Deep and heavy the words covering this grave of thoughts Neville
You are absolutely right sir friend they do, don't they .. Many profound thank Q's .. Neville
Grief is a funny bedfellow and dictates we do things and go through rituals that don’t always make much sense, but often bring healing. Well done, friend, in expressing that! The late poet, and God, are smiling, imho! Well done, Neville! 🌹👏❤️🩹
Many thanks Tristan, I really am most grateful to you .. kindest Regards, Neville 🧑🎄👍
You are welcome, Neville. As am I you! 🤘🧑🎄
Excellent write Nevilie
Thanks Tony 36 ..
You're welcome
Its something I could see myself doing - maybe because I'm atheist and would have no use for them but maybe also becuase I respect thase that do and human nature requires us all to put back into society
Thank you Michael and with much respect .. respect sir .. Neville 👍
Some tributes that are very personal cannot be explained, just felt. Beautiful my friend!
My motivations remain a mystery Bella but there was a distinct feeling that I had done something good, or at least right .. and thank you for the reassuring thumbs up .. 😎👍
And thus we see the triumph of sheer feelings in the justification of all manner items under discussion, in this particular case, some religious edifice was the resting place for a copy of the Scriptures and a book of poetry. Nevermind whose ejaculations were codified in poetic form, they were laid to rest in some religious edifice. Fascinating and beautifully rendered with superb imagery and a haunting, tantalizing poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
You have such a wonderful way with words Missy .. I love it when you articulate so eruditely .. it feels like an orgasmic shudder creeping up behind me going from lucidly to tightly and ever so nicely .. 🧑🎄👍
Hahaha. We have too much fun in our art, don't we, though?!
Everything goes back in time Neville and putting them in the right place brings a relief to all.
Andy
it kinda felt a bit like that .. cheers Andy & have a blast both your good self and her indoors this festive period & beyond .. Neville
Like it. I come away with all sorts of ‘Theories’ about the Motive of the speakers actions.
Good one.
Thank you very much indeed sir .. Neville 😎👍
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