The Garden of Ashes
How nice you stopped by here
To sit among us.
Yes, it’s fine. Have a seat.
See the walkway of stones
To this worn bench under the trees
Surrounded by shrubs in this garden of ashes.
We offer you this cool breeze
And this view of a grand city of granite
Sheltered by canopies of
Stately pin oaks with branches like arms
Hugging families bearing flowers.
How nice you stopped by!
We come just for the guests.
This isn’t our abode now.
Not many linger;
We coax each other, yet
There are the stubborn.
Well, we shouldn’t gossip.
They just need time to detach
From their marble statues and earthly beds.
Mischief can be trouble, and
Kids come looking for it.
How some carry on!
They hear stories of the shadows
That perform for the cameras,
We find it entertaining, but
Most souls never linger really;
They like the amenities of the Light.
Even if you bless the stones,
It isn’t needed really.
We only come for your visits.
Copyright © August 9, 2017 Barbara Harris Leonhard
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