Sunday, February 1, 2026

THOUGHTS

Gayle, the BAD, sent me this poem yesterday.




It's nice.

But it brings tears just now.

24 comments:

  1. Understandable, but take care or yourself. You are worth living.
    Jim

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  2. Beautiful! One day at a time......

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  3. Early days. I still well up when something reminds me of my dad two decades later. I think it is doubly so if you have lived a long life in the same house together. Rick always says 'I want you to die first so I will be able to take care of you the longest.' You did that for Judy. No one ever wants their spouse to be the remaining spouse.

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  4. That must be hard to read just now. You're doing fine.

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  5. We understand your tears. We are a little misty here for you. T and L

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  6. It’s beautiful, but leaves you wanting. It will get easier, I promise.

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  7. A beautiful poem to share. Hugs to you and take care.

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  8. It brings tears to me as well. This will take time.

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  9. It is a good and true poem.

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  10. Oh, that's lovely. How lucky you and Judy were to have such a wonderful life together. So many happy memories to cherish.

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  11. That is lovely, but hard to read now, I know. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my son's death, so that poem hit me hard too. But...his daughter Kate is having her baby tomorrow, so there will be brightness on an otherwise difficult day. Your BAD is a bright spot for you now, I think.

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    1. As I told her the other day, I don't know how I'd have made it through this without her.

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  12. That's a beautiful poem, and, again, I'm so sorry about your loss. ❤️

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  13. It's quite alright to siffle a bit. Sensible thoughts in that poetry.

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  14. A truly beautiful poem. We're thinking of you.

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  15. A love story always ends in tears. That is a lovely sentiment, but as everyone has pointed out, these are early days. You are still learning to navigate this new path.

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  16. That is such a beautiful poem. I'm going to make a copy of it so I can read it when I miss those who have gone. Thank you for posting this. (NewRobin13)

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  17. This is a beautiful poem, written by a Scottish author by the name of Donna Ashworth. I hope it gives comfort. I have followed your blog for many years, but never commented before, however I am so very sorry for your loss.

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  18. The words are poignantly beautiful and have an important message--but it's too soon. You're in the active grieving process and she is indeed everywhere but not there as you would want her to be. Hugs, Bruce!

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  19. That is lovely. Makes me teary too.

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  20. I'm sure it does bring tears, and sometimes tears are both painful and a bit of a relief valve. You are still processing and will be for a while. Thinking of you.

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