Soul's Journey

My father died on Sunday. 

We gathered, as community, family and

others.  To celebrate his departure,  uncomplicated,

his soul left, 

his liegacy remains.

We buried his body, said goodbye.

She was born on Monday.

We gather as community, family and

others.  To celebrate her arrival, uncomplicated,

her soul arrived, 

her story begins.

We swaddle her body, say hello.

You married him,  birthed, love me, 

my grieving, celebrating body, 

rests. 

gkn March 2017