"I did not die"

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.

I am not there.
I did not die.

--Melinda Sue Pacho

In loving memory of my Aunt Ludi...


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Aunt Ludi in black books, Laura right behind her, Cathy in the middle, Connie on the right.  Lisa at the top giving a peace sign.  Don't remember the name of the other lady - one of my uncle's girlfriends.