all those years ago;
could the moonless night have seemed any darker?
derailed with a mysterious debilitating disease,
navigating another sleepless night.
wondering how i had fallen from the sweet wave of life
to find myself alone, again.
while the rest of the world seemed nestled in a family of dreams,
when i needed it most; i stumbled on a blog.
somewhere in a small cottage on the shores of england
she was there; writing her heart out.
when i arrived
she was gently opening the thin veil between
the seen and unseen worlds,
long past the fight for life
i found her on a path of light and grace.
her words were tender, yet they rang out with an
intensity and clarity of love.
her time on earth was coming to a close.
all that was left; to love fiercely the very essence of life.
the way light entered and fell through her window in a dance of shadows,
the sound of morning, the closeness of stars.
each cherishing lite the night on fire.
i savored her savoring.
her honest vulnerability transformed and illuminated.
as she embraced the ultimate mystery
i found courage in embracing mine.
witnessing her truth,
her tender love and affection for life,
i returned to mine.
her gift to me was the sustenance of honest reflection,
the affirmation to love fiercely; in spite of everything.
to embrace the very edge of that great letting go.
courage, willingness, grace, acceptance
and the song of doves in
the far away morning.
Stunning. She taught you how to embrace life in death. What a gift to be able to give in the last of her days.
Posted by: annie | April 14, 2014 at 09:53 AM
Love. With such tender fierceness... that is how I think of you. You are the soft place in my heart that despite everything, is beating at this moment... You are that simple declaration of today I will love. If nothing else, I will love and see and feel and meet this moment. Even when there is nothing else... Thank you Rebecca for this affirmation and so much more. I love you.
Posted by: Lea | April 14, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful post from a beautiful soul. I'm happy that you found someone who taught you the best gift in life. Hope you are doing well, thinking of you.
Posted by: gloria | April 14, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Lovely loving gifts shared.
Beautiful, Rebecca.
Love and light, dear Heart.
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | April 14, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Yes, oh, yes!
Posted by: magicalmysticalteacher | April 14, 2014 at 03:09 PM
The world of blogging is an amazing lifeline and place of heart connection for many - your piece is an inspiration
Posted by: Hettienne Grobler | April 14, 2014 at 09:23 PM
oh how you write! loved your "to embrace the very edge of letting go". sending the flutter of angel wings .
Posted by: Constanza | April 15, 2014 at 10:56 AM
What a blessing! to learn before it is too late to love fiercely, in spite of everything! Thank you for being you!
Posted by: WabiSabi | April 15, 2014 at 05:20 PM
How wonderful that we are all connected in this age of technology and that one can offer another hope, consolation, and love. You are never alone, Rebecca. I know of many who love you. They come here all the time. xo
Posted by: judie | April 16, 2014 at 07:27 AM
Oh, so beautiful!
Thank you!
I know you are there for me!
Posted by: peggy gatto | April 17, 2014 at 08:34 PM
Oh, how very beautiful are these words, what a treat to find them here when I come to visit. I sometimes curse but am more often grateful for technology, for its ability to connect our souls across the miles and the years.
Posted by: Cynthia | April 18, 2014 at 10:06 AM