An Unassuming Man
"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken
in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die."
~ Anon
In the Me after Dad photo essay.
14 responses
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Susan Littlefield gave props (26 Jun 2009):
This is a beautiful post, Maura. I will guess this is your father? I am sorry for your loss.
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Maura Wolfson-Foster said (26 Jun 2009):
Yes. Thank you, Susan. He was a wise and gentle man.
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Rhio9 (Rhio Hirsch) said (26 Jun 2009):
a great tribute. very well done photo, also. nicely framed with the flowers. sharp detail on the newspaper, too. good job.
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Maura Wolfson-Foster said (26 Jun 2009):
xo, :)
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dana iordan gave props (26 Jun 2009):
Beautiful
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JOE FAILK said (26 Jun 2009):
I copied you photo and magnified the newspaper story and read what I could. You father was a man who cared about people especially children and did something about it with the hospital and I sure other deeds. The world is poorer without him! Sorry for your loss.
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Karen K Smith gave props (26 Jun 2009):
Excellent work and a wonderful tribute!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (27 Jun 2009):
I am so sorry about your father. This is a beautiful tribute and I love that poem.
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Maura Wolfson-Foster said (27 Jun 2009):
Dear Ones, Thank you for all this love. I feel blessed to have you in my life!!!
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eithne mythen gave props (29 Jun 2009):
Very moving shot, my sympathies..
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Melvin Caraan gave props (4 Jul 2009):
truly wonderful...
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Maura Wolfson-Foster said (6 Jul 2009):
Thank you Eithne and Melvin!
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Brian Ach said (1 Aug 2009):
I am glad you use photography to make sense of and explore personal things- the sign of an artist. Learn to use that Rebel, it is a great camera and will help you explore.
There is an article you might enjoy reading on my blog:
www.thebettershot.blogspot.com -
dp * gave props (10 Sep 2009):
Lovely tribute and a nice photo. dp
