when it’s time to die,
i hope it happens at home–
here, in the forest
and so deep among the pines,
that nature can take its course
–photo by me
natural man (tanka)
when it’s time to die,
i hope it happens at home–
here, in the forest
and so deep among the pines,
that nature can take its course
–photo by me
michaeljordahl 
I always say I want my ashes strewn where I walk in the open fields for as far as the eyes can see. Unfortunately, that sort of thing is not allowed here. I think nothing beats the beauty of nature versus being stuck in a graveyard somewhere!
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Yea, even ashes aren’t natural, but as close as we’re gonna get!
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With any luck, I’ll wander off into the woods and only the vultures will find my body.
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…and you’ll be square with the house…somewhat…
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Yes, my preference too. No hospital or nursing home though they serve their purpose as exit points for many. Of course, I won’t actually care when I leave behind my body to return to the Light but for now I’d prefer to say farewell to Earth in a natural setting. Maybe hospitals and nursing homes will have outdoor settings for the dying someday???
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We take from nature our whole lives, we should really contribute to the whole, but yea, maybe one day they’ll have better settings for the dying.
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Dying is a natural process yet this confounded complex world makes even dying complex and unnatural. I have dedicated my life to Mother and Her Kingdom at large so that said, I know Mother will take care of my transition.
Mike, very cool tanka. Thank you! ❤️
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Yea, I can’t afford to die. Thank you, Amy!
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