Dia de los Muertos

Ahh yes, the day of the dead. I've often wanted to travel to Mexico during the celebration of the day, the concept seems interesting, a day dedicated to celebrating the lives of loved ones.
This truly deserved first prize, congratulations on the victory!:)




~anonshadow😏

Why thank you, Anon, and yes I think you'd be fascinated to observe this tradition at one of the cemeteries on November 1st (All Saints Day) & November 2nd (All Souls Day) when it's being observed.  As for the win, it's about a bittersweet subject that had me grateful to place, but nothing actually victorious.  I'm sure you understand because of my explanation.  Still, I appreciate your support, dear.

That's similar to our celebrations here. Excellent write and a well deserved win, dear Jade.

Thank you so much, Grace, that means a lot.  And yes, I saw your poem about the similar tradition where you live, which I found to be fascinating!  xo

it's a beautiful celebration,
flowers & music & joyful benedictions...

Amen, John, and thank you for the embrace.

Beautiful words.  So much love and respect woven into them with your remembrance.  Congratulations on the win!  It was much deserved!
Willow

Thank you, dear Willow, for your kind share, so very kind & gracious from a heart of these qualities.  -Jade x

I adored this poem when I read it in the competition...an to the reading list it goes...

Thank you so much Geoffrey, I remember how much you embraced this piece.  I'm grateful & honored for your recommend.

-pebble xo

Jade, muy bien escrito! I am touched by the reverence, love and joy that permeates this piece. I have fond memories of being invited to a village cemetery, by friends, to experience Dia de los Muertos while I lived in Spain. It really does bring to life the dead. Bravisima sabia poeta!

Aahh thank you so much, Bob, for the recommend, and how wonderful is your reception & express, and oooo, you've lived in Spain!  I'd love to visit Barcelona, and the area connected to France east of Barcelona.  And to eat fresh catch from the sea each day, to sip local wines with local cheeses and fruit... yessss, fresh fruit!  
 
Oh my, now you've made me hungry!

More of a celebration than a lamentation, seems to me.  It might be better to raise a toast than shed a tear for some proper closure.  Your "Dia" catches the spirit beautifully, Jade.  I've got my skull mask on.  

Ahh yes, dear crowfly, a celebration indeed, and you're wearing a perfect accessory to join in!

This is beautiful. I absolutely love it. My family and I do the day of the dead alter in our household although we are not of Mexican, South American decent.

You're most generous, lovely es, for your recommend and wonderful express!  And say, there are countries 'round the globe that observe their versions of such a tradition.  You are familiar with Grace, one of our DU moderators (guardians)?  She recently published a poem about her cultural tradition of this practice where she lives, yes!  So you and your family are definitely covered.👍

A intriguing read and such a beautiful celebration. Orange marigolds and white orchids illuminated in soft candlelight, such a feast for the senses.
I can almost smell the flowers...

Why thank you so very much for stopping by for a read & a share, dear Kasai.  And yes, this is a tradition that fills every corner of one's sensory experience.

really love it matter-of--factness Jade as it sits in this dancing mysticism and magic

My gratitude to your visit & read, dear Whale sir, it mans much coming from you.