Ocean's Farewell

You know i am sorry for your loss and i am sure this is the way he would have wanted to have been sent off on his final journey. He could not have asked for better words and thoughts to carry onwards with him. Keith x

Maggie, I am reminded of one of my favourite scenes ever, the ending scene of "Little Buddha". It was as if I was the backdrop in which all was played out. Your farewell to your husband returned me to that pristine place of *witnessing*. Blessed be; Maggie I feel your loss. ~A "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of punishment." Article 6 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

You cast the ash-coloured shawl of protective sympathy and we feel with you in its moment of wonder, and good bye. Just a few things I found a little, that stopped me in the flow of the ideas. It’s early morn before the dawn The sea and sky so blue rich beautiful colors like silk blue ribbons------------------------does it need a blue again? ripple in the gentle breeze An artist view.-----------------------------an artistS i feel it needs an S and no full stop here? waiting just for you    Sun’s glow gently rise amazing colors see A perfect day just so serene We gather at the waters edge 
we climb over rocks------------------------------And climb, instead of we again? 
to greet the morning tide-----------------------here you could have a full stop?
 I scatter your ashes 
slowly gently
 enjoy the ride   As we who gather here watch you ride the waves out to the open sea Where you will pass all the light houses---------------------------house's Many of those----------------------------------why a capital M? 
you have painted.----------------------Between this line and the next I seem to want and, or ? So much more---------------------------There was so much more For you to see Farewell - 
 Ride the waves----------------do you need the capital R? you have the - 
your earthly spirit 
is now set free 
forever just to be OH dear Maggie i do hope you forgive me but I do think that it will be stunning with a little titivating, take it or leave it I loved its delicacy and love. Yours Ann of Norway

I thought your dedication was done well, but I do agree with Ann's suggestions... my heart goes out to you Maggie... so sorry for the pain you're going through I do hope writing about it helps, I know it does me... Richard

Sorry for your loss, my friend. ----------------------------------------------- "Until that ‘morrow render unto me That which is mine my stipend well deserved The fairest flower of your progeny Your sons, your daughters your hopes and your dreams The cruel consequence of your conceit" - Steve Earle

Maggie, You have been through so much,I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your words brought me there to the ocean's edge with you. ~What a great tribute~ ______________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

E.B., What a nice poem. And what a nice gesture, to spread Mr. Lighthouses' ashes into the water, to travel the world in time, to visit all lighthouses. A fine tribute, from one artist, for another. Have goodness......wcw

Forgive an oldish man that he hadn't read this piece before your latest one, The Ocean of love will await your return together one day. A lovely piece to bear witness to someone that was above all. In the spirit world on some distant shore there will be a figure walking toward you, you will not need to ask who, Yours Ian.T

this is a wonderfully understated account of grief. The slow, quiet scenery you paint is more than fitting for the feeling you describe and -I believe- the person you are saying farewell to here. Much love, ~Nina P.S. I would love to see some of his paintings.

Hi Maggie I want to say I am so sorry for your loss .... I am sure your darlin would have been very proud of this poem ... If he was the lighthouse man (I believe without question he was that) The beautiful picture of you spreading his being through waves and washing him past his beloved lighthouses ... is , im sure a masterpiece he would have been proud of... you did him proud sweetie your in my thoughts ... much love Jayne x

i can't tell you how my heart breaks for your loss, yet in a strange and very real way, death is an instrument that unites us even closer than life... ~A "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of punishment." Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Hi Maggie, I came to this poem after you mentioned it in your comment on mine, Sweet Sunlight. It's interesting that you connected the two because, my brother-in-law, Raymond, was a sailor and surfer and the ocean was such a large part of his whole life. So, I'm so glad to have been directed to this beautiful memorial. Thank you, Lisa

my condolences on your loss love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html