we picked up
Terras ashes
a simple pearl urn
the lid taped down on two sides
inside of a box

we take her home
the kids want to look inside once more
and then i put the lid back on
the boy says he wants to say something to her
i lift the lid
"i miss you Terra"
the lid is put back
the other twin wants to say something too
"i miss you Terra, I love you"
and the lid is put back in place
he has more to say
i lift the lid
he lowers his little mouth to the opening
and speaks into the urn
to the bag of ashes inside.
" i love you Terra, i miss you"
and back to the girl,
words spoken into the vessel
"i love you Terra, i miss you"
we put the lid back on
and put it on the shelf.