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I'll never forget my sister's green dress, soft as moss, and softer still her embrace, made delicate by tear after tear of letting go - finally and my long lost cousin, tall as a mountain, his quiet strength and eyes, oh the eyes, and when they met mine we knew, we just knew and my brother-in-law's speech full of confidence and bravado, as is his way, whose voice broke humbly when he mentioned his daughter, who died years ago and the brightly lit luncheon, where everyone noticed the patchwork quilts decorating the walls, intricately, carefully stitched, popping with color and texture here and there, like the pop of energy, the pop of Life, like flowers bursting, or popcorn popping, all along the long white table a quivering chin, a contorted face, a smile or a laugh, and eyes meeting eyes with a touch or a glance, and gazes drifting to unknown places. Life being Life made brighter by my Father's death. Thank you Dad - for everything. July 17, 2023
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Ginger Culbertson
7/30/2023 08:30:15 am
This so captures the many feelings of the moment. I learned that, even when expected, death is always a surprise. It's gift can be the reconnecting with the living who remain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Horner
7/30/2023 10:56:10 am
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family, Shelly. It's so very, very difficult to let go of our parents. That was beautiful and deeply touching! Hugs....Kathleen
Di
7/30/2023 01:45:45 pm
Shelly I had no idea when I saw you last week that you had just experienced this loss. Exquisite description of the bittersweet delicacy at the time of grief. As always, thank you for going deep and sharing.
Jeanne Malmgren
7/31/2023 09:23:25 am
Beautiful, Shelly. I am sending love to your heart.
Deb
7/31/2023 05:15:27 pm
I'm so sorry, Shelly. This is wonderful. Sending loving thoughts as you grieve, remember, are Leave a Reply. |
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