I know the toil of the grave-digger,
as shovel in hand I proceed
returning the earth from which it came.
Watching the coffin disappear
shovel full by shovel full.
My companion in this exertion
comforts herself with her beliefs,
words more for herself than me.
Until I ask a question,
"Do you think Grandma is looking down on us
thinking what are them crazy, fool girls doing?"
She thinks a moment,
likes she's not sure how to phrase it,
"If Grandma is in heaven,
she has no concern for things here.
If she's...down there
she has other things to worry about."
They way she says this
leads me to believe
she's leaning toward the second part.
(you had to know Grandma)
Author notes
My cousin is a Mennonite...and as per their customs (usually for the men tho) she insisted on filling Grandma's grave...
Couldn't let her do it by herself.
Written April 23rd, 2002
A contest entry
- For the love of mom and grandma by shepdog 1972.
300 points, ended May 14, 2004, 23 entries
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I like this buti have to agree with ICY on this one ...I dont really think this is what we are looking for in this contest...But I do Like it alot...Thanx for entering
SHEP
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I dont really like this. Sorry but it's not what Im looking for, thankx for entering though.
*ICY* -
excellent
I'm thirsty for a conclusion on this one..It's cool the way it lingers...Nice symbolism... -Zion -
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You had to know grandma... love it! -
don't touch it!
i liked this a lot....kind of a 'peek' into thoughts while they're being thought sort of feeling...excellent:)
hugs
bb:} -
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An interesting insight into something I had not considered looking into of my own accord - the first three lines are excellent, are what drew me further into the poem... -
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A good write with interesting thoughts.
Andrew -
excellent
Enjoyed this!
Excellent!
Sammy -
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Nice one but if you just correct the typo's at the end, the flow won't be interupted.....but really good. -
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a good write, i like the flow, as always.
:0)
Nam
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