Today ...
words fail me.
An old friend has died;
something is lost
and found.
Old griefs revive
and I knit them together,
stitch by stitch;
make them tangible;
cast on anew.
I find some solace in words:
perhaps another will, too.
Up-hill
Does the road wind up-hill all the way?
Yes, to the very end.
Will the day's journey take the whole long day?
From morn to night, my friend.
But is there for the night a resting place?
A roof for when the slow dark hours begin,
May not the darkness hide it from my face?
You cannot miss that inn.
Shall I meet other wayfarers at night?
Those who have gone before.
Then must I knock, or call when just in sight?
They will not keep you standing at that door.
Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?
Of labour you shall find the sum.
Will there be beds for me and all who seek?
Yea, beds for all who come.
Christina Rossetti (1830-94)
32 comments:
Oh what a way you have with words Pomona! Such a sad but hopeful, evocative post. My heart goes out to you.
Jane x
My dear Pomona,
My thoughts are with you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, it is heart shattering to lose a friend. The only comfort is to know that you were blessed with knowing that friend and the lasting memories you shared can be a solace.
Take care
Hi Pomona, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, a big hug xxx
Well, my prayers are with you and everyone else affected by your friends's death, Pomona. Thanks for your beautiful words.
So sorry to hear of your friend's death.
Sorry to hear of your loss xxxx
Such beautiful words Pomona {{hugs}}
As we journey through life there are those we cherish that we lose sight of for just awhile... but someday we shall find each other again.
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
xx Susan
Really sorry to hear about your friend. x
Sending you love in your time of sadness xxxx
Lots of Love
Kelly xxx
Oh that's just awful. You must be feeling really rotten. Know that we are thinking of you.
Love Sarah xxx
Sorry for your loss, x
Hello Pomona....big hugs to you from me.
xxx
Pomona, I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Grieve, cry, scream or whatever it takes and the good memories will eventually follow. Take care of you xx
Oh dear. What can I say that could be of any comfort? I am thinking of you.
Louise
Sad to hear your news. Take care & it was lovely to meet you (albeit briefly) on Saturday. Lizzie x
Sorry to hear this. Look after yourself while you think of your friend.
I haven't come across the poem before, but the words are very beautiful.
Sorry to hear of your sad loss,thinking of you.
Thankyou so much for my goodie parcel,the colours are lovely & what a lovely aroma when i opened the bag!
My favourite is the brooch,its lovely,thankyou! xx
Big hug, and find comfort in happy memories.
So sorry, Pomona, go gently.
xox
So sorry to hear of your loss,
Thinking of you
Victoria xx
My thoughts are with you Pomona, so sorry for your loss of a dear friend.
x
Really sad to read your post today, my thoughts with you. xx
My thoughts are with - such beautiful words.
Nina xxxxx
:( sending love and good wishes.
sending you warm, comforting thoughts across the pond...
So sorry for your loss Pomona. I hope you found solace in the words of that beautiful poem - life is indeed a journey but can sadly end too soon ...
Jeanne x
Dear Pomona
So sorry to hear about your loss. Friends are so precious, so much a part of who we are.
Take care
Denise x
((((Pomona))) Lovely poem.
hugs and condolences - there's lots of comfort in your poem.
The end of life is rather like casting off. I am so sorry to hear you have lost a friend Pomona. x
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find some comfort in happy memories.
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