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When I’m gone
plant a tree for me
Any tree will actually do
but if you take to the idea
I’d appreciate a fruit tree
say apricot or plum
both good jams
Dig me a hole
wide enough for
feet planning to hang
around for a long while
older tree sweeter fruit
deep enough for
a thirsty soul
“[T]he magic dust our bodies become
casts spells on the roots
about which a dumber man than me
could tell you the chemical processes,
but it’s just magic to me . . .” ~ Ross Gay, Burial
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:) to be remembered in the Bright Emeraldine Shade of a Living Memorial would be Bliss :)
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You must read Ross Gay’s poem written about his father’s death called ‘Burial’: it will trigger more creativity in your mind than a whole bowl of M&Ms . . . You can find a wright-up on him in yesterday’s NPR home page: something about poetry and gardening . . . Let me know if you find it; otherwise I can email it to you . . .
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awesome, I’ll check it out :)
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It’s a lovely notion, and a lovely poem, Peter. In fact, your words inspired a (surprisingly long) response from me. I hope you don’t mind. While I love the image of a loved one smiling as he or she makes jam from the fruit of the tree planted in your honor, in the end, I’d make a different request. This is what I came up with: https://fragrancethatthevioletsheds.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/scatter-the-seed-and-go-on-with-your-life-i-mean-it/
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apricot it shall be – fig for me
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I know it is not a tree but black currant. If it has to be a tree then John something Crab Apple – I’ll let everyone make the joke but it produces the most beautiful delicate tasteful jelly
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How sweet you are! . . .
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You are a true gentleman!!! ;-)
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Just lovely… my mom planted a cherry tree in memory of my brother when he passed, and I’ve loved the idea ever since. <3
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A monument is a marker that says ‘I made it this far’; A tree is a marker that says ‘This is where I stopped & rested before moving on’ . . . More orchards; less cemeteries! Thanks for commenting!
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Thank you, Cheryl . . .
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