How beautifully does the wind sing in the trees when you are quiet?

I'm sorry, I got caught up watching the leaves being swept in circles by the wind.............were you saying something?

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A quiet, melancholic piece with lovely imagery.

a couple minor suggestions (but only suggestions) would be to strike the line "As do I," I don't think the repetition of your presence is needed, and serves to (ever so slightly) distract.

For now though,

It shows resepect

for a life,

A time etc etc

I would also add a comma or even line-break before Rest in Peace.

These are just suggestions, no need to defend, throw them out if you don't agree. Really a lovely poem, and I enjoyed. thank you.

That's absolutely beautiful and gives me as the reader amazing imagery in my thoughts. My mind is mesmerized by the simplicity and meaningfulness of this. I really love it!

Very Beautifully, thank you.

Not really quite ready for RIP yet..

...but I shall try to rest peacefully.

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I'm so seldom quiet, except after reading something like this.

This is so lovely Foggi! Thank you, it is a gift. I'd love to use this at my funeral whenever that is....

(I was going to say "I am blown away by this poem" but maybe I shouldn't ruin the peaceful vibe.... )

You've captured a beautiful moment in time. Quite bittersweet. Thanks for this ... I'm stuck in the concrete monstrosity you wrote about a poem or so ago, and this took me (figuratively) to my mother's graveside, beneath the trees ... lovely.

Thanks again.

This speaks and speaks that one does not need many words to make a strong statement. Well crafted.