Into the Earth
This poem was my first blog post on December 7, 2011.
It is now the last one on this site.
A very special thanks to everyone who visited my poetry over the years.
In my mind I draw a square
in the very center of the garden
From there I dig into the earth
using the seasoned spade
usually reserved for plantings
The hole slowly turns into a cube
as three mounds resemble
Egyptian resting places
Further down the soil
becomes hard and cold
the clay malleable enough
to mold eternal companions
Satisfied the opening
is mathematically sound
I hold the spade at my side
sweat falling off my forehead
silently instructing the child
to bring forth her loved one
to the newly built altar
november two thousand eleven
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John, are you moving to another site? I hope you keep in touch.
K
I’m not sure what comes next, Kathleen, but the time has come to move on from this project. I will most certainly keep in touch, thank you.
I’ve enjoyed reading your work – hopefully you will appear again soon.
Thank you, Chris.
Wishing you the best, John. It’s been a pleasure reading your poems on this site. Hope to read more of your work elsewhere.
Thank you, D. G. I appreciate your patronage all these years. Take care.
Wishing you all of the best in the future, John. I’m grateful our paths crossed here and trust your next ventures will be fascinating as well. 💜
Thank you so much, Carol, your interest in my poetry is greatly appreciated.
Love this one, especially that ending really makes it perfect.
Make sure to keep in touch, you know how much I love your writings (and photos!) here and elsewhere.
Much love and respect to you. ~tara
Will do, Tara, thanks for your support.
I shall miss you here but I’ve been glad to know you and your poetry, John. All the best, wherever life is taking you ❤
Thank you, Louise, all my best to you and yours.
John, I hope you will keep posting somewhere. Let us know if you continue on another platform. I always look forward to your poetry
Still not sure what’s next, Hal, but will be sure to stay in the loop. Thank you so much for your support.
oh no! what?
yep. it’s time to get the hell out of dodge. times they are changing but I’m sure to land safely somewhere.
please stay in touch if at all possible and good luck, John!
Absolutely, you always know where to find me. I’ll let you know if & when I start another project. Thanks, Margaret.
My first post July 2011. May the force be with us,
Indeed, Carl.
This is sad to me, are you sure you can’t stay? Hope you’re doing alright. ❤️
Thanks for the kind sentiment, Michelle. All is fine, just a lot of changes in my life since retiring last year. I intend to start another project down the road after a much needed pause. Take good care.
I really do understand, and sometimes a break is the best thing for any of us. I’ll be looking forward to the next thing you do. Hugs… ~M
You are a master of poetry. Keep writing!
Thank you, Lara/Trace. I’m currently working on a story which you can find here: https://jmattwaters.wordpress.com/
Thank you!
Thank you for the poems you have uploaded here.
If you plan to do something public, remember to let your WP readers know.
I wish you all the best with your new targets.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my poetry over the years. I’m currently working on a fictional story which you can find here: https://jmattwaters.wordpress.com/
Thank you very much. I will visit there one day.
2011! Wow! The final act! Who knew the beginning would also become the end, or maybe you planned it that way. I truly hope you’ll keep writing.This feels both ceremonial and sacred. What a longstanding relationship you’ve had with WordPress and your readers. It reads like a farewell and an offering, carrying the quiet weight of someone tending to what’s dearest to the heart. A beautiful final post to honor everything that came before it. ♥️
Thank you so much for your support all these years. I’m sure we’ll be crossing paths again, take care.