THE RECORDING OF A CEMETERY
BY THELMA GREENE REAGAN

Today we walked where others walked
On a lonely, windswept hill;
Today we talked where others cried
For Loved Ones whose lives are stilled.

Today our hearts were touched
By graves of tiny babies;
Snatched from the arms of loving kin,
In the heartbreak of the ages.

Today we saw where the grandparents lay
In the last sleep of their time;
Lying under the trees and clouds -
Their beds kissed by the sun and wind.

Today we wondered about an unmarked spot;
Who lies beneath this hollowed ground?
Was it a babe, child, young or old?
No indication could be found.

Today we saw where Mom and Dad lay.
We had been here once before
On a day we'd all like to forget,
But will remember forever more.

Today we recorded for kith and kin
The graves of ancestors past;
To be preserved for generations hence,
A record we hope will last.

Cherish it, my friend; preserve it, my friend,
For stones sometimes crumble to dust
And generations of folks yet to come
Will be grateful for your trust.

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Any photos I post my be used for your personal family history. No commercial use.

My family includes Bourdeau, Cote, Marcotte, Gauthier, Banko, Harla, Munkelt, Wittman and Ainsworth.

I primarily work on
Grove Cemetery Belfast Maine
Mount View Camden
Hills Cemetery Lincolnville
Searsport Maine Cemeteries

and in the winter East Texas cemeteries

I will transfer memorials if they are a family member. I believe that those who have gone before us should be cared for by loved ones.

THE RECORDING OF A CEMETERY
BY THELMA GREENE REAGAN

Today we walked where others walked
On a lonely, windswept hill;
Today we talked where others cried
For Loved Ones whose lives are stilled.

Today our hearts were touched
By graves of tiny babies;
Snatched from the arms of loving kin,
In the heartbreak of the ages.

Today we saw where the grandparents lay
In the last sleep of their time;
Lying under the trees and clouds -
Their beds kissed by the sun and wind.

Today we wondered about an unmarked spot;
Who lies beneath this hollowed ground?
Was it a babe, child, young or old?
No indication could be found.

Today we saw where Mom and Dad lay.
We had been here once before
On a day we'd all like to forget,
But will remember forever more.

Today we recorded for kith and kin
The graves of ancestors past;
To be preserved for generations hence,
A record we hope will last.

Cherish it, my friend; preserve it, my friend,
For stones sometimes crumble to dust
And generations of folks yet to come
Will be grateful for your trust.

************************************************************
Any photos I post my be used for your personal family history. No commercial use.

My family includes Bourdeau, Cote, Marcotte, Gauthier, Banko, Harla, Munkelt, Wittman and Ainsworth.

I primarily work on
Grove Cemetery Belfast Maine
Mount View Camden
Hills Cemetery Lincolnville
Searsport Maine Cemeteries

and in the winter East Texas cemeteries

I will transfer memorials if they are a family member. I believe that those who have gone before us should be cared for by loved ones.