Working in the dirt<\/p>\n
Measure edges and depth<\/p>\n
Remove just enough<\/p>\n
Not to return again<\/p>\n
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Cover the opening<\/p>\n
A neatly squared hole<\/p>\n
With painted green board<\/p>\n
Soft micro-grass carpet<\/p>\n
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Do not disturb surrounding<\/p>\n
Planted red yellow purple<\/p>\n
Flowers placed by loved ones<\/p>\n
Each spring when ground thaws<\/p>\n
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Returning to tuck in<\/p>\n
The old widow’s ashes<\/p>\n
While son and daughter<\/p>\n
And grandchildren look on<\/p>\n
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All have gone home<\/p>\n
While the ground is raked<\/p>\n
Leaving the old gal with him<\/p>\n
To rest in peace<\/p>\n
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