how she holds the sky
bright wings swimming in honey
her dreams, butterflies
***
dear everyone...
what a closely woven community we have become.
some of us have been here friday after friday
since june,
almost one full circle round the sun.
i never imagined we would come to this cross road,
where we would bid farewell to one of our own.
i have recently learned that deborah gilchrist
of
has passed away.
i hope you will go back and take in her last two posts
written for haiku my heart.
how fitting that she left us with wise words, a full moon,
and these images of golden souls rising into the dark heavens..
her family has established a memorial fund to support
underprivileged and at risk teens through art.
you may visit here.
come, let's haiku our hearts in honor of deb.
Thank you, Rebecca, for letting us know about Deborah. I offer my haiku in memory of her.
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | April 29, 2011 at 02:27 AM
Oh my, I am so sorry to here of this. :(
Posted by: Grammy E | April 29, 2011 at 04:21 AM
Like many, I wondered where Deb had gone, not seeing her posts and her blog left for periods of time. I have had the pleasure of talking via e-mail a few times as she and I share a great love for Lake Superior. My heart is heavy reading that she has passed. It is a loss for our community and for humanity.
Rest In Peace.
Thank you Rebecca, for kind words, for a piece of your heart, and for taking a piece of mine when offered. Thanks for letting us know about Deb. Thanks for inspiration.
In Peace
Posted by: Spadoman | April 29, 2011 at 05:21 AM
I'm always touched by the depth and mastery of your soulful writing, Rebecca. Awesome, it is!
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | April 29, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Dear Rebecca,
How well I remember this beautiful post. It was the most glorious I had seen on her blog in some time and I wonder now if she knew something then and was sending a gentle message. The lanterns lights gently float like her beautiful spirit into the darkened sky. Thank you for sharing this news of her sad and early passing with us. She would have been glad to know that underprivileged and at risk teens were being supported through art.
Peace and Love,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | April 29, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Such sad news -- like Noelle,I remember this post well. I thought the haiku was glorious, possibly her best. She was a special woman with a loving heart. Thanks for letting us know.
Posted by: Meri @ Meri's Musings and Playing Along | April 29, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Celebration of this precious life we live...that is what our art, our poetry, our creations are. Here's to Deb and her creative spirit.
Thank you as always, Beautiful Rebecca, for bringing our hearts together this way.
Love and light to you...
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | April 29, 2011 at 07:04 AM
I am deeply saddened to learn of Deborah’s passing.
Take care my friend.
Best wishes from Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | April 29, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Oh I'm so sorry. I did visit her from time to time.Such a big heart with a beautiful soul. Beautiful video. Blessings to Deborah and her family, it's a very sad day. Thank you Rebecca.
Posted by: gloria | April 29, 2011 at 08:16 AM
What a beautiful memorial to a dear blog friend.
thank you Rebecca for sharing this news.
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | April 29, 2011 at 08:30 AM
My friday attendance has been sketchy at best .... I am sorry that I did not take the time to get to know Deborah ... we don't know what we have until it is gone ... thank you for sharing with us ... and for your constant encouragement to stay connected. It matters.
Posted by: Kim Andersen | April 29, 2011 at 09:22 AM
I'm still new here and do not know Deborah but her message is loud and clear.
Posted by: Cheryl | April 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM
As you say Deborah's last two haiku posts were very poignant, I remember connecting closely with her sentiment. How wonderful that paths can cross like this through our world of love!
Thank you Rebecca for leading the way,
Love Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | April 29, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Passing acquaintance
deepens with you bright, spare words
Deb, I will miss you
Thank you for letting us know, Rebecca. Thank you for such a lovely place to be together, however briefly...
Posted by: Gloria Y | April 29, 2011 at 06:59 PM
Hunger Moon is a lovely haiku.
RIP beautiful blogging spirit.
Posted by: gemma | April 29, 2011 at 07:44 PM
what a beautiful reminder of the delicate threads that connect us all ~ even through the vastness of cyberspace.
Posted by: sperlygirl | April 30, 2011 at 05:24 AM
I was sad to hear about Deb, but I left a comment for her as I know she is one of the angels she painted so beautifully. I have this Buddhist evening gatha taped to my computer: Let me respectfully remind you, life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Let us awaken, take heed, do not squander your life.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | April 30, 2011 at 02:23 PM
so very sorry to hear of deb's passing...
Posted by: Leslie | April 30, 2011 at 03:13 PM
My first impression upon seeing the image of the woman and the children(cherubs?) was of death and then I read that Deb had died. Erie.
I did not know her or of her blog but I am convinced she is now one of the angels she has been seeing all along.
Posted by: Jenny F | April 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM
oh, so terribly sad for her family , friends , and loved ones.
every second of life is so precious.
Posted by: deb | May 01, 2011 at 04:00 PM