I know you're hereI know you're there
Always in my heart with me
Twenty five years ago my mother died.
Within 24 hours of her death my father
had her cremated and ashes scattered over
the Sierras. No one, not even my father,
went on the plane. I have always felt remorse
that she was alone on her final journey.
Kathe this is sad ....... home from Atlanta after 10 days away! Good to be back in Bend!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch poignant, heartfelt words.
ReplyDeletethis is so sad. But for sure she is already happy and resting in the light of the Almighty Father...
ReplyDeleteJJRod'z
But in reality, part of us is alone throughout our whole lives... :)
ReplyDeleteThose things stay with us, my mother did that with her mother.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, they are always with us in our hearts.
mmm...yes to make that final journey alone would be rather sad...i am glad she still live within your heart...
ReplyDeleteNot alone...part of the wind, always in your heart. So poignant.
ReplyDeleteA sad story, thanks for sharing. I'm all for cremation myself, but I'd still like a stone, which I touch upon a little in my Magpie this week: A Plot Both Great and Grand.
ReplyDeleteBeen there! Not that same specific There, but different versions. And it BITES! I bet you excel at listening to or counselling others in similar remorseful shoes but saying those same things to oneself somehow does not work as well...
ReplyDeletegrief takes us to unknown places - sadly, great photos and thoughts
ReplyDeleteThis is a very poignant and very melancholy piece. The explanatory lines make your piece even more heart-wrenching...
ReplyDeleteIt's heart-tugging this. So quick, as well. These words always comfort me:
ReplyDelete"When I am gone, split a piece of wood, I shall be there, lift a stone and you will find me"
I can't for the life of me remember where I heard them but they're my heart connection to my mum - gone almost 25 years , too!
Beautiful tribute...
ReplyDeleteAlways in my heart...
ReplyDeleteYes, still alive.
Kathe I am so sorry for your loss....but in that final journey we are never alone.....thank you for sharing of your heart....:-)
ReplyDeleteSo sad - but I am sure she was not alone - she was flying with the angels.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
Oh how sad, Kathe, although I'm sure she is always with you. Such poignant words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your regret. My mother has been gone that long, too, and I still have thoughts of 'only if'...
ReplyDeleteelegant.wow.
ReplyDeletewelcome sharing a random or relevant poetry with us today.
:)