The cemeteries in our suburb allow plastic flowers only. Nothing placed on a grave can be allowed to fade, wilt, rot. Nothing in the ground beneath these plastic flowers can rot, either, or the promise of plastic would not be fulfilled. There are stirrings below, the artificial things that were real for us. <END> … If you enjoyed this post, pass it on to your friends. If quoting or reprinting, please credit www.terencekuch.com. Thank you - tk … [Read more...]
“The Flowers – I” / A Memorable Fancy #151
4 November, 2012 by 1 Comment
The cemeteries in our suburb allow plastic flowers only. Nothing placed on a grave can be allowed to fade, wilt, rot. The illusion must be maintained that our loved ones are as immortal as plastic, as perfect as plastic, as immune to fading, wilting, rotting. Those of us who do not want to be turned into plastic have taken our lives elsewhere. … [Read more...]
Memorable Fancies 