Death is not extinguishing the light.
It is only putting out the light because the dawn has come.
Rabindranath Tagore
For Richard
Time passes quietly.
Silence fills the room.
This is your day of days.
I pause in the stillness of
Your heavenly presence
Warming morning's chill.
A slice of cake awaits.
This is your day of days.
You may not be here, but
Your heart is leaning in.
❤
© CVarsalona, March 25, 2026
- Note: Today is a solemn day, a different type of birthday. You are here in spirit. We honored your heavenly birthday on Sunday at the little grandgirls' house. All three children placed the candles on the cake, and Sierra decorated the label with your name, Grandpa. Then, the family sang the birthday song and I took photos. My heart is my gift to you...
My
for March 25, 2026
Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteDiane (newtreemom)
ReplyDeleteHugs for this day of days, so deeply felt in your heart.
Carol, as the flames of the candles were extinguished, your wishes and love rose with the smoke making Richard smile down on those he loves and who love him in return. No past tense here because love goes on. Bob
ReplyDeleteI loved this post today - I wrote one on the 23rd, and will likely be writing another on the 30th. I love that the grandkids participated in celebrating their grandpa. It’s hard… You are in my thoughts today.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is lovely and I hope this is the start of a family tradition. What a beautiful way to honor all your hearts.
ReplyDeleteThis warmed my heart...reading your poem, reading about your family's special celebration.
ReplyDeleteSending my sincere thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I think this is a tradition in the making as even the grands are part.
ReplyDeleteSuch a tribute to your dear Richard! And one the littles shared with you. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteCarol, my heart goes out to you on this solemn anniversary. I'm glad you had family and cake to support you.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and poignant.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers, Carol. I don't know how this would be, but I think you are helping make the way for others who have lost a great love. I'm glad you could be with the family with this different kind of celebration. The epigraph is lovely, "...the dawn has come." Yes, indeed.
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