Gatherers

We will gather
To say farewell
In spirit
I will be there
Earthly remains
Laid to rest
Only memories and a few things left

We will gather
Many times more
Celebrating babies born
Gradually one by one laid to rest
Everyday living the authentic test
Collective peace
Always the true test

We will gather
For no special reason
Sweet company in every season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Child, youth, adulthood, mature old age
Each bringing a precious gift
Life sometimes seems like a blur passing too swift

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-03-09. We always have something to think about. Today I think about an uncle that will be laid to his final resting place and another year that passed for -- always the quest to be a better person.