Oh Mama I know you don’t like it
when I bring up my funeral.
You always want to change the subject,
what with your practical mind
but I say a man gets buried once, and once is enough
so I will lay it out:
I want a second line, sure
but in both directions, with no sad marching coffin-carry
joy all the way, for you know I am free
and everyone at the after-party should bring a dish
some favorite taste to linger in their mouth
remind them of me their whole life through
I think he’s got the right idea….
I think the voice in this piece is written really consistently, and it was a different take on the photo prompt which i enjoyed.
A different take, for sure. And I couldn’t agree more. Well done.
He is making a sad occasion so happy. Indeed if a person is being freed, why should others mourn?
This was fabulous. And pretty much how we sent off my husband. As he wished, serving beer and wings and celebrating his life.
That’s nice. Of course he wants the second line.
Hoping Mama is his wife, not his mom. Had to look up second line, and now I can picture the parade with everyone dancing behindthe band. Obsequies is a great word too. Love the bit about the taste lingering in their mouths, to remind the guests of him!
Lovely take.
This is great. A wonderful flight of fancy. Terrific voice.
Great voice and I think this is the right idea for a funeral, a celebration of life lived.
This voice is very authentic. I like his outlook and how he wants his loved ones to celebrate his life and remember the good times instead of dwelling on the end. A great write.