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Friday, 1 May 2015

THE DEAD



At the crematorium ashes revert to ashes. Lacking
all sensation now: they can no longer laugh, cry,
nor hold or caress those they've left behind;
but have, world-wrecked, seemingly entered oblivion.


Not so their thoughts, though, for these still
permeate the airways, influencing the living
on subtle levels that we fail to perceive
from within our dismal cocoons of grief.

Yet...if only we could train ourselves to see
beyond the pain, the sorrow of our loss
and realise they haven't left us - not in truth.
Their forms are simply lighter now, too fine for human eyes.
And they sit not at God's right hand, nor the Devil's left;
but continue, just as before, to love and live with us...



So sorry I haven't been able to visit anyone this week, but as most of you know, I travel a lot throughout the spring and summer...and have been in a signal dead spot...:/
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48 comments:

  1. Magic Love Crow1 May 2015 at 19:14

    No sorries! Great to see you ;o) Very powerful words! I love the last sentence, And they sit not at God's right hand, nor the Devil's left;
    but continue, just as before, to love and live with us...
    Big Hugs ;o)

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  2. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:56

    Oh Hi, Sweetie!
    You'll never know how much I've missed you all!!
    I had been thinking of my little lost daughter and feeling rather sad...then I reminded myself that she is always near to me...and this poem was the result!
    It means so much to me to know you liked it, Sweetie...because it is so personal...:)
    Thank you...with all my heart...

    Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  3. Lori Saul1 May 2015 at 20:46

    Powerful words that hold comfort and truth close to those who have lost a loved one.

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  4. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 20:53

    Hi Lori...and thank you so much for your kind words.:)

    Have a wonderful weekend! :))

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  5. JFM1 May 2015 at 21:27

    You never cease to amaze me with your insight and your thoughts, my dear Ygraine...these words are beautifully touching.
    I like to believe that my loved ones who have passed are still near me...that they will never leave my side until we are together again in a better place.
    I did miss you...but you have to do what you enjoy doing ;)

    Hugs & Much Love
    xoxoxo
    and thank you~

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 14:48

      Thank you so much, my dear friend.:)
      I do so love to travel, but hate finding myself in these "dead zones"...I so miss visiting you all!

      Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  6. Onomiroro Dono Okeh1 May 2015 at 21:45

    Good to have you back :)

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 14:49

      Thank you...and it is so good to be back! :)

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  7. Gloria Baker1 May 2015 at 22:01

    Im happy you back dear Ygraine!
    Beautiful and sad words !
    Hugss !

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 14:51

      Thank you, Gloria...I have been lost without my connection, but in some places it is just impossible to get any kind of signal!:/
      So happy you liked the poem:)

      Big Hugs xoxoxo

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  8. Anthony Duce1 May 2015 at 22:57

    Wonderful poem. I think there is a lot of truth hiding in the thoughts expressed by those forms that can no longer be seen.

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 14:55

      I totally agree, Anthony...I spent many years as a paranormal investigator, collecting evidence of the existence of these unseen presences...and as a result, I am a total believer!
      So glad you liked this...and many thanks.:)

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  9. Linda2 May 2015 at 03:33

    Very touching poem, Ygraine, thank you so much for sharing. I had missed you and was going to leave a comment on your last post to let you know I was thinking of you, but then I saw your comment on my blog post today. Sorry you had no internet connection; and a very warm welcome back! :)

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  10. Linda2 May 2015 at 03:33

    Very touching poem, Ygraine, thank you so much for sharing. I had missed you and was going to leave a comment on your last post to let you know I was thinking of you, but then I saw your comment on my blog post today. Sorry you had no internet connection; and a very warm welcome back! :)

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 14:58

      Oh I have so missed visiting your beautiful blog, Linda...it has become a special sanctuary to me!
      Occasional absence of connection seems to be the price I have to pay for my love of travelling!:/

      Thank you so much for understanding...:)

      xoxoxo

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  11. Unknown2 May 2015 at 05:04

    very happy to have you back on track

    pls follow me www.braveheartnaija.blogspot.com

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 14:59

      Thank you, Ibe...it is so good to be back! :)

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  12. Magyar2 May 2015 at 14:39

    Ashes
    blown on the wind.
    As their eddies return,
    memories nest within the heart.
    Morning.
    _m

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 15:01

      So eloquently put, as always, Doug!
      Oh I so admire your unique talent with words...wow...thank you so much.:))

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  13. Joseph Pulikotil2 May 2015 at 17:39

    Hello greetings and g ood wishes.

    You have put in so much thought in crafting this fabulous poem. In a nutshell,I think you are conveying the message that although our near and dear ones pass away they are still with us and watching over us. They shed their bodily form but they don't go any where but remain with us.This is indeed a revolutionary way of thinking.

    Your skill in the use of words is amazing.

    Best wishes

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 15:09

      Hi Joseph, hope you are having a great Sunday!

      Thank you so much for your more than kind comment. I truly appreciate it.
      I have always been aware of the unseen presences around me. Ever since early childhood I have been able to see deceased family members at or around the moment of their deaths...so these things are perfectly normal to me.:)

      I am so happy you liked this.:))

      Have a great day!

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  14. Anonymous2 May 2015 at 18:44

    Ah . . . such a lovely poem, my dear friend.

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 15:10

      Oh thank you, Lon...that means so much to me. :))

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    2. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 16:26

      I've been trying to view your blog, but can't access it.
      Please can you help?

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    3. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 10:03

      Perhaps you can try again my friend.

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    4. Ygraine7 May 2015 at 14:51

      Sorry, Lon...I've no idea what happened there!
      Must have either been me having an off day, or else the poor connection I've been experiencing lately!
      Many thanks! :)

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  15. Kamyria3 May 2015 at 02:38

    This is a beautiful and very touching poem Ygraine! I love it. :)

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 15:11

      So happy you liked this, Kamyria...and thank you so much! :))

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  16. A Cuban In London3 May 2015 at 11:56

    I loved the solemn and respectful tone of your poem. Touching. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Ygraine3 May 2015 at 15:14

      Many, many thanks, CiL...my deepest appreciation!

      Hope you are having a great Sunday.:))

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  17. Christopher4 May 2015 at 03:49

    Great poetry subject.

    I guess it's hard to train...and leans towards 'live and learn'.

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2015 at 14:51

      Thank you, Christopher!
      So good to hear from you again...and I do hope you are well! :)

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  18. Out of Sight L4 May 2015 at 10:33

    Beautiful dear Ygraine and i agree 100% our grief is like a thick blanket that stops any wonderful words or feelings coming through. I know that when I went to my dad's apt after he died to pick up a suit, I felt a sudden cold, and I could have opened up, but I was too stressed taking care of my sick mom, an extremely high-stress job, divorce and my baby, and i remember feeling him and telling him no dad not now... because i had too much stress at the moment I couldn't deal with a visit...so he came to me in a dream and he said 'Lorraine, everything you believe in, is true, there are really no problems at all' well in French but still...you have to open up......now I am but sometimes the pain of being in an apt closeted so near to everyone and everything makes me shut off ...so i don't feel it's hard, n'est-ce pas?

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2015 at 14:55

      Oh Sweetie...I am so sad to hear how much you have had to cope with...if only I could have known you then, and been there to lend a hand.
      I do genuinely believe that our loved ones never completely leave us all the time we are still here on earth. I have had so much proof, that I no longer even question its being otherwise.
      Oh Sweetie, your comment has touched my heart today...
      am sending you much Love and Positivity...:)
      xoxoxo

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  19. Dumcho's NOTEBOOK4 May 2015 at 17:16

    Could not agree more with your words,
    "And they sit not at God's right hand, nor the Devil's left;
    but continue, just as before, to love and live with us". Rightly mentioned.
    I hope you are having a nice travel and I am certain that you will surprise me with another great piece of poetry. Have a nice trip and enjoy the moment. God bless you, dear friend.

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    1. Ygraine5 May 2015 at 15:02

      Oh thank you so much, Dumcho...I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind words.
      Yes, I am really enjoying my travels...the only downside is when I periodically lose connection with my friends...I do feel somewhat lost then!:/

      Warmest Blessings to you also, my dear friend...:))

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  20. Victoria7 May 2015 at 10:26

    Un tono serio y muy solemne en su escrito..muy sentido desde el corazón

    Gracias por compartir
    Desde España Con cariño Victoria

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    1. Ygraine7 May 2015 at 14:42

      Thank you so much Victoria...So happy you enjoyed!

      Big Hugs xoxoxo

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  21. Existe Sempre Um Lugar7 May 2015 at 17:02

    Boa tarde, suas palavras são objectivas, estou totalmente de acordo com a objectividade e com as palavras.
    AG

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    1. Ygraine9 May 2015 at 11:13

      Many thanks, AG!

      And Have a Brilliant Weekend.:))

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  22. Lux G.8 May 2015 at 19:20

    They're forever alive in our hearts. :)
    Beautifully written as usual, dear.

    Lovely weekend!

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    1. Ygraine9 May 2015 at 11:14

      Oh thank you Lux...you are so kind.:)

      Wishing you a Fabulous Weekend too...xoxoxo

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  23. Margie11 May 2015 at 21:45

    Oh, my dear Ygraine, your poem so touched my heart , I love how you write.
    So many I have loved and lost to death are always with me

    Bless your dear one for sharing all that your heart feels

    Love & Hugs
    xo xo

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    1. Ygraine13 May 2015 at 15:45

      Oh thank you so much, dear Margie.
      Your kind words are so, so appreciated.:)

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxoxo

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    2. Ygraine13 May 2015 at 15:45

      Oh thank you so much, dear Margie.
      Your kind words are so, so appreciated.:)

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxoxo

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  24. ricardo alves / são paulo,brasil15 May 2015 at 15:40

    good ideas developed here!!!
    namaste!

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    1. Ygraine16 May 2015 at 15:46

      Hi Ricardo...thank you so much for visiting...and so happy you liked this.:)

      Have a fabulous weekend! :))

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