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After You Ascended
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After You Ascended |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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After You Ascended You did not rise rapidly. You took your time, stayed a bit touching shoulders, looking over us as we prayed our goodbyes. My lips haven’t touched KJ Chardonnay, nor my sourdough bread, nor your heartier cheeses and tangy fruits since a year ago, this week. Some things just lost their flavor when your laughter was silenced. Maybe it was a few weeks, nay months following the eulogy, when flowers were scattered by September winds, that hearts and minds weren’t surrounding you 24/7. Maybe. Hard to think that way, but life has a way of interfering with grief, getting in the way like that. When the sun blinked gold in October, one wondered how to get through the next year without scrabbling over memories. After you ascended, you kept your hand in the mix, somehow, and if anyone could get Him to agree in levity, your wink and smile could’ve done just that. So come September 3, it will be time for me to open a bottle of KJ Chardonnay… take a sip in your ever-lovin’ honor, then write a poem for the blessings you left behind, minding my line breaks. ~*~ In memoriam – Louise “Bridget Schenachie” Ryan September 3, 2010 © KRJ 8-26-2011 66543 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-26-2011 10:22 AM).] |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"When the sun blinked gold in October, one wondered how to get through the next year without scrabbling over memories." This entire poem is absolutely beautiful. But, this line pulls it all together. JL  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thank you for sharing Louise with me. That in and of itself is a blessing. Love and hugs-Lori |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Your heart, dear Karilea, communicates so beautifully with your friend Louise. She will be there sipping Chardonnay with you ... Hugs. Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I didn't know the lady, but I'll raise a toast in her honor with some cheap California burgundy with you on the 3rd, already have it marked so I don't forget. ~ I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. ~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Karilea...Great tribute to Bridget she was a very tender fine person. She always had something possitive to say and I really enjoyed her poetry...Paul A star rose up into the heavens on the day of her passing, and she will always be our guiding light and show us the way ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Ms. Sunshine, Remembering the one's we love is love eternal. Ms. E |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is very beautiful, Karilea. Crying with you. Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I just want to hug you. Your poem is incredible, dear lady. Your friendships even more so. Love, Alison |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
so beautiful.I have it saved in my files.Thank you for a sharing.jo |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
"Maybe. Hard to think that way, but life has a way of interfering with grief, getting in the way like that. When the sun blinked gold in October, one wondered how to get through the next year without scrabbling over memories" my favourite lines, from your beautiful poem. Finest writing.  "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
beautiful, bittersweet, but looking for the goodness in knowing someone and realizing the blessings....well done lady |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautiful, my friend, and can relate on several levels with two who have ascended ... my grandmother first and foremost, and my best friend... Enjoyed all the reads I've made of this... j. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My dear friends, As August leafs it way into September, I want to thank you all for touching upon this poem. It means so much to me that we gather around to comfort one another over any loss...and that we take a moment to honor our poets, past and present. Bridget is smiling, as am I. Love, Karilea |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
What a beautiful tribute. I remember Bridget, I had several conversations with her in private e-mail. I hadn't realized she had passed through the crack that seperates the the two worlds. I was gone from here too long..:-( Thank you K, for this poem. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This goes straight to the heart... what a beautiful tribute! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
In two days you will taste the wine and savour those memories and i sincerely hope they are as memorable as this lovely poem K... Thank you... Goldenrose. Friendship is Love without his wings. Lord Byron. |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
I didn't know her, but I know touching poetry, and in this I can see both her...and you |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
moving tribute, lady~~~always a pleasure~~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
fine writiing...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thinking of you today... and sending hugs for your missing. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
"When the sun blinked gold in October, one wondered how to get through the next year without scrabbling over memories." I agree with JL, this is a brilliant line that acts as both marker and psalm. Thank you for reminding us. |
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