We made it back safely last night from our holiday. However not everyone we camped with over Easter did.
To my dear friend “Tayls” who is now mourning the death of her sister, my heart aches for you. This poem is for you in memory of your beautiful, funny and intelligent sister.
Remember
by Christina Rosetti
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann’d:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
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Praying for comfort and peace for your friend’s family at this time.
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By Bettina on 03.27.08 10:26 am | Permalink
I’m so sorry to hear of your friend’s loss. The poem is a beautiful tribute.
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By Guera on 03.27.08 1:43 pm | Permalink
I am saddened to hear of your friend’s passing. A prayer and condolences to the family during this sad sad time. Also a prayer for you too.
Losing someone close makes you rethink your own life and priorities. I think your last blog was timely (10 things i want my kids to know…)esp….. (1). I love them and always will. Cliched but true - “we just don’t know what is around the corner for us!”
By HungryTribe on 03.28.08 8:46 pm | Permalink
I am so sorry for this family’s loss. Everytime I read of tragic deaths. I pause and hope the family is being comforted by someone.
A beautiful poem indeed.
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By Babyamore (Trish) on 03.28.08 10:57 pm | Permalink
PQ - what a beautiful poem. I’m sorry for your friend’s loss. We will also say a prayer for her and her family.
By ickle Kids on 03.29.08 6:09 pm | Permalink
I’m so sorry for your friend’s loss. That was a really beautiful poem.
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