to walk amongst the dead

I enjoy walking through cemeteries. How about you?

a stately Beech Tree “umbrella’s” this cemetery view

I find the atmosphere to be very peaceful and relaxing.

a wonderful slumber

Hours become minutes as I wander about.  Time melds…. I love when that happens.

Cemeteries tend to carry a stigma of darkness and evil about them.  People may view them as sad, depressive and even morbid.  Most would not even think of setting foot inside a cemetery, aside from attending a funeral.  Not me!

When I come upon a cemetery, I look for the oldest section.  That is where I want to start. I generally do not pay much attention to the newer plots.  There is something about ‘the older, the better’, that draws me near, as I search for the first to have been laid to rest.

nearly lost in time

I like that most people will not venture into a cemetery and browse.  This ‘vacancy’ of human congestion, allows for the company of those non-human beings.

a joyful greeter

It warms my heart as I gaze upon all the love inside this fenced burial land.

garden of love

 

Taking a closer look… Isn’t that peaceful and inviting, not to mention, thoughtful and creative?  I wanted to sit and visit.

peaceful company

The non-animal wildlife keeps company of the dead and comforts the living.

a curious deer

Check out this next lil’ guy … he might be blind. He stands with pride, tales untold.

blind bunny

I appreciate when I come upon the unique and creative.

I see my car’s reflection…should’ve moved it

Quite often, I go to cemeteries alone. Some of my friends do injoy going with me. Others do not. And that is okay. How do you feel about cemeteries? Do you visit, just to visit? What attracts you to cemeteries? Or turns you away?

Thanks for being here,
ren