Take me home, while there is still time
and let me sit upon the shore.
Let the westerly gales dance with my hair,
redden my cheeks and let Atlantic spray salt my lips.
Take me from this chair; this conspicuous carriage
and seat me on the sand -
that I might play among the grains of life
and slow them, even slightly, on their tumbling journey.
When my sun has set, raise me to its fiery glow,
though I cling, as the molluscs to their rock,
let me go; for I am done and you have done
all that you could ...and more than you could know.
Comments
threeleafshamrock | February 8, 2010 - 18:03
All she asked, is that we bring her home; we have! My heart is breaking...
Ewan | February 8, 2010 - 18:10
Though it's no consolation, I found this poem truly beautiful.
shoe | February 8, 2010 - 18:22
Chris, the last line then is especially appropiate, my heart goes out to you, I agree with Ewan,
Shirley xx
insertponceyfre... | February 8, 2010 - 19:09
Chris I agree with Ewan too, and I hope you've been able to read this to Kathleen. What a lovely thing to do for her. xxx
lenchenelf | February 8, 2010 - 19:40
sadness, thoughts and love with you xxxxx
Beeme | February 8, 2010 - 20:41
I agree with Ewan truely beautiful and my thoughts and love are also with you Beeme xx
celticman | February 9, 2010 - 20:11
a fitting eulogy
Silver Spun Sand | February 10, 2010 - 14:20
Speechless, apart from echoing Ewan's words. My heart speaks volumes and I think you can hear it, Chris.
Tina xxx
MistakenMagic | February 10, 2010 - 16:36
My thoughts are with you and your family, Chris. This is a truly moving and beautiful poem and one I hope will give you strength in days to come.
Magic xxx
jennifer | February 10, 2010 - 17:59
'that I might play among the grains of life'
stunning.
My thoughts are with you, love,
J x
Christine | February 10, 2010 - 18:27
sad and lovely.
Nathan Bednarek | February 13, 2010 - 00:14
This poem will be a gem in your heart, like memories of Kathleen, it will help you along the way I think. I send my love.
Nathan.
threeleafshamrock | February 14, 2010 - 12:30
Thank you all for your wonderful words of support, kindness and empathy; they mean so much. Forgive me for not addressing each comment individually; they certainly deserve at least that but I find myself unable. I will come back to them at a later date, I promise. This is a greater therapy than I could have imagined and you have all helped, more than you could believe, thank you all.
Chris
threeleafshamrock | February 28, 2010 - 20:40
Kathleen died, peacefully at home on Feb 23rd. She said that she was going home; it felt like she was leaving. R.I.P. God, rest her gentle soul.
Beeme | February 28, 2010 - 21:16
I'm very sorry for your loss, Chris. My love and sympathy to you and your family.
Silver Spun Sand | February 28, 2010 - 22:02
Thinking of you, Chris and I can only echo Beeme's words.
shoe | March 1, 2010 - 16:00
"peacefully at home" love and sympathy to you and your family.
jennifer | March 1, 2010 - 16:27
So sorry, Chris, thank you for letting us know, at least it was a merciful end.
J x