My nephew Darin‘s funeral is today. This is a poem we always read at family funerals. Rest in peace, my dear. Death Is A Door ~ Nancy Byrd Turner Death is only an old door Set in a garden wall; On gentle hinges it gives, at dusk When the thrushes call. Along the lintel are […]
from “Evergreen” ~ Julia Hartwig Stay forever green tree of joyful existence tree rooted in the sky and tree drawing its sap from the earth tree of illusion and tree of dream … stay with us and teach us endurance royal from childhood on eternally green and eternally alive Evergreen
While I don’t celebrate Christmas Day as a religious holiday, I have many pleasant memories from my childhood associated with the day. Today’s poem is my favorite Christmas carol, and my favorite version, performed by the Mediaeval Baebes. The song has an interesting history, if you are so inclined to read it. I particularly enjoy […]
Christmas Light ~ May Sarton When everyone had gone I sat in the library With the small silent tree, She and I alone. How softly she shone! And for the first time then For the first time this year, I felt reborn again, I knew love’s presence near. Love distant, love detached And strangely without […]
Requiescat In Pace, Darin, beloved nephew. Passed into the next life this morning at age 35, 35 minutes before the return of the Light. Love to your wife, Emily, who made a life with you. Love to your sons, Max and Miles, who are the continuation of your life. Love to your parents, who gave […]
