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Crystalization, not Cremation !

There are truly a plethora of ways
that we can deal with our remains,
after the Grim Reaper punches our ticket stubs, for all eternity.

There's the traditional, burial in the ground...
cremation, burial at sea, and of course...cryogenics;
but what's stopping us all from being imaginative, and creative ?

Think about it, we all have our own idiosyncrasies,
personal opinions, and ideas in life...
so, why not in death ?

Let's face it, the reason there are so many ways
to lay one's self down for eternity...
is because of our individuality...for we are all "snowflakes".

For heaven's sake...those who can afford it,
can even send their remains out...into outer-space !
After all, you can't take it with you, can you ?

With all of this in mind, everyone should start planning, now !
Why, there could even be an after death clause
in all life insurance policies, to see thing, through.

I gave a lot of thought to being planted,
very prominately...under an apple tree;
so that friends, and family members could stop by for a taste, from time to time.

"Doc tastes good!", they'd say.....but, I would only be "fertilizer", in that regard.
So...I have decided to be "crystalized"!
That way, I can be inter-active in all my deadness.

Yes, crystalization is the perfect way to go,
for I could forever, be on display...
as the "snow"...inside a numbered, collector's edition set..........of Snow Globes !

— docmaverick, Nov 05, 2009

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 7 months ago

(((((Doc)))))Such thinking!

(((((Doc))))) Such thinking! Such poetry!!! I've thought about it... told my kids I want to be burned and let them take my ashes, spread them in places I have yet to go. Hopefully they'll be able to make a world tour. ;-) ~Anna "...when it agrees with reason and it will benefit one and all, then accept it and live by it." ~ Buddha
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Antoinette Mar…

16 years 7 months ago

You Know......

I really like that idea...and perhaps I could sit upon a cherry-wood table and look pretty...yes alot more interesting than ashes going to nothing....good idea Doc..where can I have that done?? After I go of course....LOL enjoyed the write as always....Antoinette Mari
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lyz

16 years 7 months ago

Dear Doc

You have a vivid imagination that just sometimes, makes a bit of sense but this is another of your cheeky writes that put a smile on ones face, lol. Love from Lyz. XX