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Monday 24 July 2017

EDEN

In loving memory of my Father...


The blooming of red roses and honeysuckle,
their heavy scents pervading the air:
a poignant reminiscence that haunted my Soul

whilst sitting in that sterile room
as my Father died by endless seconds,
just a heartbeat away behind wall and door.

How would anyone value his garden?
Such an earthly paradise, so fine:
the density of bamboo, immaculate lawns,

the echo of his mower, smoke from a bonfire,
and the flowering almond tree
he planted for my Mother on their anniversary.

And in the Chapel of Rest, an image of spade and fork:
iron, cold as his post-mortem flesh
and my rapidly petrifying heart.

All these come to torment me still, with profound longing
for bygone days: of being lifted high in purest love
by those gentle green hands...


Also dedicated to my brother, Chris, who is currently recovering from a serious motorcycle accident...and to all my amazing distant friends, in deepest gratitude for your wonderful words of support through this difficult period in my life. Mere words cannot thank you enough...

28 comments:

  1. Tides rise
    brings love to life
    within their breathing flow,
    creating newer flowered shores
    sunrise.

    __ Restful wishes to your Father, healing wishes to Chris, and continued good wishes to you and your family... at each sunrise. _m

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Doug...your kind words mean more than you will ever know...:))

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  2. What a heartwarming tribute, thank you for sharing.

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    1. Thank you so much...so glad you enjoyed...:))

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  3. Wonderful writing as usual.. Have missed.

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    1. Many thanks, Anthony...and I have really missed your beautiful artwork too.
      Hopefully I will be back more often soon...:))

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  4. The talented and wonderful writer that you are,dear friend, had my eyes tearing and my heart breaking for you.
    It is so wonderful to hear from you again dear friend. I have missed you and your writings.

    Big Hugs 💕

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    1. Dearest Jan, can't tell you how much I've missed you too.:(
      Oh wow...thank you for understanding and feeling with me...it makes things so much easier to feel freely when you know you're not alone!

      I can't find any of your blogs...have been desperately searching...?

      All My Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  5. Hi Ygraine, hugs! wow! This poem is so visually powerful, so many imageries filling my senses.. it is both beautiful and haunting..alive and sorrowful..emotional..raw ,intimate and soulful! You brought me to many places in my heart experiencing your world, your loss, your heartache and the magnificent-beauty of your father.

    Deep heartfelt thoughts to you, your father and your brother, wishing you all healing, comfort and most of all....the power of Love!
    Hugs my sweet friend, thank you so much for visiting and leaving me such super-beautiful words, deep appreciation for your friendship and sisterhood always!
    Victoria

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    1. Dearest Sister...oh how can I ever thank you...you, who are as much a part of my Soul as I am...
      Thank you from the depths of my heart...for your kind words of support.
      You have kept me going through these dark times...

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  6. My heart of compassion has always gone out to you my friend, and still does.

    I love the heartwarming words you shared.

    I'm back again, if you'd like to know where, you're welcome to click on my name, and you'll be taken there.

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

      I am so glad you're back, and as you will see, I finally did manage to become a follower!

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  7. What a beautiful, sensitive poem!
    Why do we plant a garden? It's hard work, weeds, ants, bad weather, sun burns... and sometimes, we have only a few minutes a week to appreciate it!
    But what would the meaning of life be, if we didn't plant gardens? We plant them because they give us an aim; because we want to be remembered, even if for a short time, after we're gone.

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    1. Oh how beautiful...and so true!
      The garden...and our short lives...the same really...to be enjoyed for as long as both last...
      Oh thank you so much...:))

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  8. What a beautiful and fitting poem to your beloved father Ygraine. I am so sorry to read of your loss and also about your brother's accident. You've been through so much recently. I am so glad you were able to post again though, I've been wondering how you were doing, thinking about you yesterday morning actually while I drank my coffee.

    Sending many hugs and healing energy your way dear Ygraine. Keep looking forward, treasure the good memories of your dad, take time for yourself to just relax and regroup too, SO important. Stay in touch when you can, your comment at my blog today meant sooooo much!!!

    GHH

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    1. Dear Geraldine...I have really missed you...it has just been difficult to do very much recently.
      I will keep in touch as often as I can, I promise.
      Oh how I'd love to share a coffee with you someday...would be SO nice!:)

      And my sincerest thanks for your kind words of comfort...you have truly helped me to remain positive through it all!

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  9. How delicately and sublimely you described his gentle personalty and kind love for his family my friend!

    you made my eyes teary .loved the mention of "green hands" Glorious expression my dear .

    wishing a perfect and speedy recovery and health to your dear brother .

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    1. Oh Bailie...thank you, thank you...from the depths of my heart!
      I am so happy you enjoyed the poem...sometimes it is hard to write, but people like you make it all worthwhile! :))

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  10. what beautiful poem. ANd Im so happy he is better and you too. Love and hugs!

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    1. Thank you so much, dear Gloria. You are so kind! :))

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  11. Dear Ygraine,
    Life is at times so hard to cope up. Things such as these happen to all of us. But I know how painful is for one to have lost our beloved. I remember how I cried when I lost my younger sister. I share my deepest condolences.
    At the same time, I pray for the speedy recovery of your dear brother.
    May God Bless Him.

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    1. Dumcho, my good friend...thank you so much...for your wise words...for your understanding...and most of all, for your precious friendship.
      May God Bless You too. :))

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  12. Ygraine!!
    I have missed you my friend! My heart goes out to you!! I am so sorry for the loss of your father and prayers are being sent to your brother! Love you my friend!!! Big Hugs!

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    1. Oh Sweetie...you have truly brought tears to my eyes!
      I had felt at times recently that I was alone and unloved...but you have proved me wrong.
      And that is the most precious gift I have ever received.
      My Blogger friends have proved to be the best friends I could ever hope for.
      Oh thank you...Sweetie...with all my heart! :))

      All My Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  13. Hello Ygraine, I'm visiting you from Jan's blog.
    What a very nice poem. I'm sorry to read you have not had a good time in recent months.
    I send my good wishes

    All the best Jan

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    1. Oh thank you so much for visiting, Jan...it is really good to hear from you!
      I am so happy you liked the poem.

      Have a fabulous weekend.:))

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  14. Olá, a vida não é fácil, estamos sempre ao inesperado, em cada uma das suas palavras revela um lindo sentimento, lamento este mau periode que está a viver, melhores dias virão certamente, votos para que a recuperação do seu irmão seja rápida.
    AG

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    1. Oh Antonio...thank you...so much!
      Yes, hopefully better days will return soon...but in the meantime...you have helped me to stay positive...and that means so much to me.:))

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