If I die young
then bury me under
the only tree that will be left.
If I die young
then bury me within
the last woodland still living.
If I die young
then bury me amongst
the last wildflower meadow.
If I die young
then bury me next to
the only river left unpolluted.
If I die young
then bury me under
the only lake left with fish.
If I die young
then bury me amidst
the only part of nature left untouched.
If I die young
then let my grave
keep nature wild and safe.
If I die young please do this,
But do the same if I die old.
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Charlotte Fay is a freelance writer, poet and full time mum from Kent, UK.