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Friday 14 February 2020

TOMBSTONES

Written on my late Father's birthday...

Bonfire burning in the apple orchard at the day's end
beside the big house bordered by "trees of heaven".
If I could cheat time, I'd return there again
to collect all the windfalls with you
and pack them in a box for the neighbour's pigs.
Then, our task over, you'd tell stories in the glow,
while marshmallows toasted on a fork.
                                                                 Oh such magical days!
Those moments in time, since you've been gone,
return to haunt me often...and with such yearning
to behold just once more your beloved face.
But time has encroached right up to the house
and the orchard has long vanished beneath
an asphalt street and strangers' homes:
tombstones to the memory of us.


36 comments:

  1. HeHe! Well..it has to be said..and it might
    as well be me..I find this poem quite 'grave'..
    Jokes over..!!! Amen..!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏

    We think of our Fathers/Dads from an early age,
    it was always Dad that you went to for help/advice,
    he was the one who taught you, among over things,
    to ride a bike..He held onto the saddle and ran
    along side as you peddled, when you looked round
    and he was'nt there...YOU FELL OFF...! :).

    I've decided what l'm having on my tombstone...
    'SEE, I TOLD YOU I WAS SICK'...

    Actual Epitaphs are from actual Tombstones...
    She always said her feet were killing her
    but nobody believed her...

    Here lies an Atheist
    All dressed up
    And no place to go...

    Here lies
    Johnny Yeast
    Pardon me
    For not rising...

    I'll refrain from making any more 'deadly'
    comments..and 'rise' up and be good..Amen!
    ❀ヅ❤♫ Oh! And..Happy Valentines Day..❀ヅ❤♫

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    1. Hahahaha...Willie...you really are priceless!!!!
      No-one has ever made me laugh like you do!😂😂😂
      Thank you...so much!

      And, wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day too ❤🍾❤🍾

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  2. Oh how I love this. You stirred up many memories in me. Happy memories.

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    1. Thank you so much...and I'm really happy you enjoyed!😊😊

      Hugs ❤❤❤

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  3. So beautiful and full of emotions as always! Have a wonderful weekend and lovely Valentine's Day:)

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    1. Aww, thank you, Natalia...so much!😁😁

      Wishing you a fabulous weekend and Valentine's Day too!!

      Hugs ❤❤❤

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  4. Touchingly beautiful, my dearest friend.
    Even when we search for traces of our childhood and find them, they have lost the warmth and happiness they once held because the heartbeat of the memory is no longer there.
    You are such a talented writer because you feel your thoughts and transfer them on paper 💗

    Much Love and Big Hugs Always 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

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    1. Dearest Jan...I realise that you understand this sense of loss so deeply...and my most heartfelt thanks for your kind words of compassion.😊😊
      Your friendship is so precious...

      All my love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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  5. Not In A Morbid Way Or Anything Like That But I Really Appreciate This One - There Was Just Enough Description To Paint A Picture - Tastefully Written With Passion - Enjoy Your Weekend And Stay Creative

    Well Done
    Cheers

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    1. Oh WOW...I really and truly appreciate that...thank you so much!😊😊
      Wishing you a good weekend too...

      A Hug.

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  6. Thanks for your post 😊 have a lovely weekend ..

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    1. Thank you...and wishing you a brilliant week!😊😊

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  7. I believe there are those that have passed away, that still have much to say.

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    1. Me too, Lon...I have has so many encounters with the so-called "dead" that I am a firm believer in the existence of the Afterlife.
      Many thanks, my friend.😊😊

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    2. Did you see the movie "Doctor Sleep?" I really liked that movie.

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    3. No I haven't. I will seek it out though.
      Many thanks for the recommendation.😊😊

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    4. Ygraine, you're welcome, my good friend.

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    1. I agree, Sue...long may they last.😊😊

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  9. Beautiful poem and memory. A good memory.
    Enjoyed.

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    1. Thank you, Anthony...and I'm really happy you enjoyed!😊😊

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  10. If there is a time machine like the movie Avanger and Game, surely we will not be sad even if we lose our loved ones, because when we miss, then we can use a time machine to meet him

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    1. Oh wouldn't that be wonderful?! A time machine that could transport us back to happier times!!😊😊
      Many thanks, Ibrahim...you are a true inspiration!

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  11. Oh Yannis, you express it so much more eloquently than I ever could...but that is exactly what I was hoping to express - as long as we remember them, they will always be present.
    Thank you so, so much!😊😊

    Wishing you a fabulous week too!

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  12. So touching, so beautiful and such special memories.

    All the best Jan

    PS Hope your son's move went well at the weekend, the weather was not good was it … we didn't venture out at all, I had lots of good food in :)

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    1. Aww, thank you so much!😊😊

      Yes, thank you, the move went well, although we all ended up looking like drowned rats! Lol
      You had the best idea...I would have stayed in too, if it hadn't been for the move!!

      Hugs xxx

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  14. memories are one of the most beautiful treasures dear Ygraine !!!

    i wonder what would we do if we don't have them

    this is really beautiful and sensitive tribute to memories related to your dear father , your description seems always so real as i felt like i was there with you
    i can relate strongly as i often find myself with my parents chatting and playing close to them ,sometimes it seems astonishingly real and i feel so blessed that i can visit those one the most beautiful times at least through my memories
    i wish your precious son a healthy happy prosperous life ahead ,amen!
    hugs and blessing to you and family my lovely dear friend!

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    1. Dearest Baili...oh thank you so, so much for all your kindness and support...it it truly appreciated, very much!😊😊
      Our memories are indeed so very precious, aren't they!
      And I have passed on your kind wishes for my son's future...and he asked me to pass on to you his deepest gratitude.😊😊

      Have a wonderful day, my beautiful friend!

      All my love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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