Rough winds, blow lightly _
over this mound
here lies our dearest _
in hallowed ground.
Springs rains, fall gently _
gently to bless
snows, fall as softly _
as a caress.
Let her be covered_
lightly as foam
warmly as love _
for love is her home!
(for my dear friend, that recently passed on.)
Dear Margie,
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, a wonderful dedication to your friend.
So kind of you, Linda.
DeleteMy heartfelt thanks ...
How very moving this is - your plea to the winds, rains, snow to be gentle to your friend's grave!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Duta.
DeleteWhat a lovely tribute. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.
ReplyDeleteYour kind words are appreciated, thank you, Martha.
Deletenice benediction for your friend...
ReplyDeleteand may her afterlife be one in which she knows the love that wraps her
Many thanks, Brian.
DeleteI will always love and miss her ...
Very sweet poem, Margie. Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. I enjoy visiting the old cemeteries, and am looking forward to hopefully seeing my great-great-great granduncle's grave at the Civil War veteran's cemetery in St. Louis this summer.
ReplyDeleteBethany, thank you dear.
DeleteI too like visiting old cemeteries, it will be good if you get to visit your great, great, great granduncle's grave in the summer, in St. Louis
beautiful poem dear Margie, Love will always be her home because she's in your heart. sending hugs, Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteSummer, thanks so much for the kind words.
DeleteThey mean so much!
Hugs back
This is so beautiful and heartwarming. Your friend must be so pleased.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Lux
DeleteI know that my friend knew how much she meant to me!
beautiful and soo soo gentle. Almost like a lullaby. Hugs to you Margie. From my heart to yours.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet comment, Nikki, you touched my heart ... thank you!
DeleteHugs to you dear girl ...
So filled with love...absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you, Sherri , so much!
DeleteSuch a kind thing to say...
Ohhh ...Margie... This is heartbreaking... How are you dear??
ReplyDeleteHi Neers,
DeleteIt kind of broke my heart to write it but I had to.
I am doing ok, thank you dear!
Oh angel this is so beautiful and heartbreaking...you know she is within LOVE be comforted by , your poetry can make me laugh can make me cry but it always makes me lovexoxoxo
ReplyDeleteLorraine,
DeleteI love that my poetry can male you laugh, cry and love, that is such a lovely compliment , that made me smile.
Thanks sweet girl.
love you ...xo xo
How moving and lovely.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, ladyfi.
DeleteI do appreciate the kind words!
So touching and beautiful as only someone we have loved and lost can bring these thoughts to a broken heart...
ReplyDeleteLove My Friend
xoxoxo
I am still here, Margie...just going with a blog closer to my heart ~
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Hi Jan
DeleteThanks very much!
Your thoughtful words are very appreciated.
Love to you xo xo
Kindness requested and so well expressed.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Anthony.
DeleteThat is such a nice thing to say.
What lovely and gentle words for your friend. You have such a gift for expression. I am sad for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Lisa,
DeleteYour lovely words touched my heart and I send you a heartfelt thank you!
What a beautiful send-off. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Hi ACIL
DeleteOh, I loved that you called my poem a beautiful send-off
Thank you very much!
Greetings from Colorado on this beautiful, sunny and warm day!
A beautiful tribute to your friend.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Faye.
DeleteI so appreciate that.
Dear Margie .. how lovely - so peaceful to read. Thank you - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary
DeleteSo nice to know you felt peaceful while reading my poem.
Your kind words are much appreciated ...thank you!
Oh Margie...you have done it again...made me cry.
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so, heart-felt and full of love...what a wonderful tribute to one so loved...oh wow.
Have a wonderful weekend, dear friend. xoxoxo
Dear Ygraine
DeleteSorry that I made you cry (again)
But how much I loved what you shared here, such a sweet comment, thanks so much!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, I am as well, the weather is beautiful and my lovely granddaughter Rose has been keeping me company ...
xo xo
This is so beautiful Margie.
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks so much, Sandy.
DeleteA tender poem of loss and hope.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Barb.
DeleteVery touching poem, Margie. So well said.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks , Daisy.
DeleteThat means a lot to me!
Margie: This is very moving and peaceful, as I'll be traveling to honor a lost friend this week. Glad I stopped by!
ReplyDeleteHello Michael
DeleteI am sorry hear you too lost a friend.
Thanks for the kind comment, so kind of you!
Thanks so much everyone for all the visits and comments,
ReplyDeleteI shall reply later in the week, heading to my granddaughter's house soon, so it will be a very busy day.
xx
Thanks Geo ... on the amen ...
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss HUGS
ReplyDeleteI feel that death must be so peaceful than life..Im glad your friend is free now.
Thanks dear Keshi
DeleteShe is free and at peace ..
Hugs
Sorry for your loss HUGS
ReplyDeleteI feel that death must be so peaceful than life..Im glad your friend is free now.