“Bon Voyage”
“Bon Voyage”
Colorful dots peppered
over the gigantic world map
trip list neatly printed small
glued carefully into
every wallet calendar
every year
carried with you
everywhere
albums stacked in closets
to always remember
your feet touching all seven continents
poles north and south
with our beloved Mom.
We scatter your ashes now
christening you to travel oceans
exploring new currents
on your next adventure
wherever the waters carry you.
I'm looking forward to your pictures.
We bless you to the sea
releasing you with love
grateful for your life
grateful you loved sharing the riches of you
with us.
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Images: an old Army pic, me and my Dad, his ashes scattered at sea.