Tag Archives: death

Exeunt

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

Jamie came and Jamie went.Jamie was to heaven sent.Jamie took the hero’s way,As Rory ducking stayed away. Rory never felt the rush,The edge of fear or scary brush.In life our Jamie quickly flew,With wings that Rory never knew What road … Continue reading →

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Death Comes Quietly

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

Beyond the bed, they gather. Sometimes people come on their own, sometimes they come in groups and often different groups visit together. They know why I am here and have taken the time to see me go. I see and … Continue reading →

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as Valhalla comes

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

it was a long days stretch in strands of sunlight we see him laid to rest holding paper fragments the people gather going in circles as if at Kaaba torches are lit and waved tossed onto the pyre sati voices … Continue reading →

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Stella

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Lindsay Craik

“Daddy, can I get a drink? Please, can I? I’ll be good. I’ll just go and get one. I won’t disturb you.” Stella jumped down off the brown, leather sofa in her pretty white dress with splashes of red. She … Continue reading →

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