WOODLAND BURIAL Don’t lay me in some gloomy churchyard shaded by a wall, Where the dust of ancient bones has spread a dryness over all, Lay me in some leafy loam where, sheltered from the cold, Little seeds investigate and tender leaves unfold. There kindly and affectionately, plant a native tree, To grow resplendent before God and hold some part of me. The roots will not disturb me as they wend their peaceful way, To build the fine and bountiful, from closure and decay. To seek their small requirements so that when their work is done, I’ll be tall and standing strongly in the beauty of the sun. By Pam Ayres who used to make you laugh. Love and miss you mum xx