Ashes and Earth

the pyre has lost its warmth
the sparks have drifted away with the eastern winds
the funeral bells have fallen silent
the mighty gods above have been pleased
the offerings the deeds the silent prayers
done and blazing sun sets the western sky aflame
the numbness sets in
pain swiftly fading away
the emptiness fast enveloping
groping around in darkness
trying to find my ground
edge of conscience is bound by her laws
nature has her way
tearing away another soul
the ashes gently floating on the wind swept surf
all I have are the memories


Dedicated to Mani in loving memory.