My Living Will
@nanette64 (20364)
Fairfield, Texas
February 5, 2016 1:25pm CST
@GreatMartin had a great post about death and dying and things you should consider regardless of age. As a poet, I had to respond to his post with this:
With pen to paper, I state my wishes.
Of sound mind and quite sane; the following I name.
Not by individual because I know they care,
But all my possessions they are to share.
Pictures, momentos, furniture and such,
All to be divided but not too much.
Please take care of my animals or find them good homes,
I don't want them lost or looking for bones.
The land and the house to be sold or to keep,
But please when you do; for me do not weep.
No wires or hook-ups or machines to be used,
No liquids or preservatives or any other ooze.
I want to be buried on the land that I love,
So I may be released just like the dove.
My clothing should be soft, airy and free,
Like the gift of the caftan Mom gave to me.
Wild flowers are to adorn my resting place,
Wherever you can find them from whatever space.
A simple wooden plaque with a little shelac would be dear,
Just to let everyone know that I was temporarily here.
With these simple phrases I attest and aver,
That I love you all both there and here.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Feb 16
The burial part thing is creepy @LadyDuck . I told my daughter to make sure I was a gonner.
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. What a lovely poem.
Just as a metter of interest - will it be allowed to have your body buried on your land?@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Feb 16
Don't cry @jaboUK . I'm considered in the county and not the city BUT, you have to be 5 miles from the city limit and I'm only 2 miles but, the laws can change. Just in case though, I've told my daughter to have me cremated; sprinkle some of my ashes where my critters are buried and take the rest home to sit on her mantle; if she so desires; otherwise, sprinkle me all around my property.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Feb 16
@jaboUK Well, you could always give her the biblical, "From dust you were made and to dust you shall return." If that doesn't work, ask her, "Isn't it easier to talk to me while I sit on the mantle or do you want to have to drive to my grave for visits once a year." You're right, once we're gone, we don't know.....maybe. You could always tell her, "If you don't do it my way, I may come back to visit you and it won't be pretty." lol.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
6 Feb 16
@nanette64 Lol - I don't think any of those will work - she says she wants to sit by my graveside, surrounded with flowers, while she talks to me
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
6 Feb 16
Great poem BUT you have to be more specific!
"Please take care of my animals or find them good homes, I don't want them lost or looking for bones." Get people to agree to take them and write them in your Will! :O)
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Feb 16
It is so stipulated @GreatMartin . I'm trying to hang on longer than their life-spans.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
6 Feb 16
Wow!! I am so moved. What a touching poem!! You are very good.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Feb 16
Why thank you very much @Daljinder . That is a very high compliment.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
6 Feb 16
@nanette64 You are welcome. I only told the truth.
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