Four or five of us meet at the funeral home
quietly reviewing the procedures,
our roles and the prayers we will say.
Silently we enter the preparation room,
gather our supplies, wash and glove our hands.
We stand respectfully around the departed
and begin the prayer, slowly and with feeling,
first in Hebrew, then in English, so all can understand.
As I say the words, my mind visualizes this woman,
beautiful and healthy again, vibrant with life,
dancing with the other souls,
free at last in the Garden of Eden.
quietly reviewing the procedures,
our roles and the prayers we will say.
Silently we enter the preparation room,
gather our supplies, wash and glove our hands.
We stand respectfully around the departed
and begin the prayer, slowly and with feeling,
first in Hebrew, then in English, so all can understand.
As I say the words, my mind visualizes this woman,
beautiful and healthy again, vibrant with life,
dancing with the other souls,
free at last in the Garden of Eden.
copyright 2003 Linda H. Feinberg
(Quote from the liturgy)"May she tread with righteous feet into the Garden of Eden, for that is the place of the upright, and God protects the feet of the pious."
2 comments:
Dancing in the Garden of Eden...that is a beautiful offering.
Keep up the great blogging!
What a beautiful imagery you have created for me...she is indeed free in the Garden...
Thank you!
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