1938 -2003

Petals of brilliant gold 
chrysanthemums 
on black porcelain 
stunned your eye, 
stole your heart. 
The vase came from 
the land of the rising sun 
where new days are born. 
For many years it rested 
near our window, glinting 
in fading sunlight until 
day was no more. 
Those brilliant flowers 
light the dark now, 
enclose your ashes 
in endless day. 
Rest easy, my love.

Carol's ashes in the vase are there.