What is the heft of a quiet life
that her grandchildren carry today?
More than the weight of a mother and wife
as they solemnly march to her grave.
They bear the imprint of soft, storied arms
from her lifelong earnest art
honed by the tasks of family and farm
and a gentle, loving heart.
Heavy their hearts as the memories gel
and the tears of loss consume,
but lighter their steps at the thought of her smile
that accompanies them to her tomb.
The worker performs his lowering job.
Her children toss earth on the chest
containing her form but never her love
that survives to inspire and to bless.
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Deb,
What a beautiful loving tribute to your mother-in-law. I’m so sorry for your loss. Leann
On Thu, Nov 11, 2021 at 4:15 PM saint sinner seeker wrote:
> Deb Mechler posted: ” Funeral of Eunice Mechler, October 25, 2021 What is > the heft of a quiet life that her grandchildren carry today? More than the > weight of a mother and wife as they solemnly march to her grave. They bear > the imprint of soft, storied arms from ” >
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Thanks, Leann!
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Beautiful, touching poem! Sending hugs! Rest in peace, Eunice!
Claudette Reid
On Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 5:15 PM saint sinner seeker wrote:
> Deb Mechler posted: ” Funeral of Eunice Mechler, October 25, 2021 What is > the heft of a quiet life that her grandchildren carry today? More than the > weight of a mother and wife as they solemnly march to her grave. They bear > the imprint of soft, storied arms from ” >
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Thank you, Claudette!
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What a beautiful sentiment, so aptly said.
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Thank you, Anne.
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Wonderful tribute to a lovely lady, mother, friend.
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Thank you, Steve.
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Beautiful Deb! My deepest sympathies to you.
Kathy VanPelt
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Thanks, Kathy.
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Deb, I absolutely love this.
How would you feel about my using this poem eventually in my Momâs funeral bulletin? Just thinking ahead. I would be sure to check with you before doing so. I hope it wonât be too soon, but we never know.
Thanks for sharing this, as always.
Tammi
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Thank you! It would be an honor as long as I am given credit as author.
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