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The Spreading of Ashes

by Kerri Alexander, Year 12

T

he pulsating waves as they crash upon the beach, the
motion of my heart beating when I look into your eyes.
The rush of the ocean, the flow of the water, the melting of
my heart when you tell me how much you love me.
The crashing of waves, the explosion of sea spray, the
intensity of a broken heart, the pain riddled within the tears
flowing like rivers down my face.
A brisk summer’s breeze, sweeping tears further down my
cheeks, sweeping that had once been your gentle touch wiping
the tears from my eyes, replacing them with smiles like rainbows
and kisses filled with love and affection.
Staring lazily into the emerald water I can picture your face
smiling back at me. The water, the colour of your intriguingly
beautiful eyes, inviting me in further, wrapping me in a blanket of
security as I sense the presence of your soul surrounding me.
Holding you close to my heart, I begin to sink deeper, falling
to my knees in helplessness, pleading to the heavens above for
you to come back to me, to mend my broken heart and replace
my cries with tears of optimism and solace.
Shadows seem to dance upon the horizon as the sun begins
to set. An enchanting elegance surrounds me as one last ray of
light shines down upon us. You were the ray of light that shone
on my destiny, a ray so bright. A ray that reflected off an angel’s
wings onto your face, emphasising your immaculate beauty. It
felt as though I could stay there forever in the angelic water,
your soul encircling me with its presence. But forever means
nothing if I don’t spend it with you.
Waves thrust themselves upon the poles of the bridge and
horrific memories flash through my mind. The night of the
accident, the night an innocent life was lost. Your life. The
shadows of your life began to close in, your spirit began to
diminish and your soul was set free to a world of eternity.
The tide is beginning to rise, your soul diminishes further. I
clench you tighter, still holding you close to my heart. The time

has come to release you, to set you free and take my broken
heart with you. My love will forever remain with you and yours
will forever inspire me.
I slowly lift the lid of what contains your remains. The soft
summer’s breeze casts a spell upon us, uplifting your ashes,
joining you to its chain of freedom. I sprinkled the rest into the
depths of the ocean. You floated away so peacefully and
gracefully, leaving me alone and deflated.
As I peer into the night sky a star glistens so brightly. I can
see your face looking back at me and a single tear floats down
my cheek. Though this tear is not a tear riddled with pain, it is a
tear that reflects upon the good times we shared together, and
although I’ll never hear your voice again I know I’ll always have
someone watching over me.

Tamaki

Whanau Leaders
2007

Mokau

Jade Newport, Mariana Rangihuna, Victoria McGrath,
Clinton Turner and Teri Morgan (not present).

Pare Waikato

Lania Fretwell, Rimutere Wharakura, Tom Gilby-Todd
and Jordan Grace.

Pare Hauraki

Natalie Mayne, Justin Taukiri, Manuka Smith
and Kahlea Tamati (front).

Rangitetaea Moeke and Charmaine Hopa
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