Letting Go
A poem about returning a spirit to earth.
By Madison "Maddy" NewtonPublished 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read
A picture of my father's happy place–Lake Sacandaga.
Cloud of pale ashes
mixes with waters of life.
My father is home.
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Madison "Maddy" Newton
I'm a Stony Brook University graduate and a communications coordinator for the NYS Assembly. Writing is one of my passions, and Vocal has been a great creative outlet for me.
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I hope you feel a peace when you remember him.