Evergreen

my nieces and nephews remembered when I scattered some ashes
for there is no recollection in my own scan of life
the children came to remind as we dined on ube mochi waffles and malasadas
with tiny gods and goddesses
long ago in the woods of cave junction
i had to say good bye to my dad and sweet Scruffy German Shepard dog of my past
It is still sad to remember now at last
one sad function
I cant throw loved ones away in the trash
I set them free in the wind
in the breeze through those wood trees
when roses merge from ever green
I know the spirits stay with me
as they fly free
watching as they go up
with prayers of forgiveness and love