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Gone Too Soon

How long 'til rose wilts once I place it on your grave? We lay you to rest. Gone too soon are you from us, today as we bury you. 19/06/2017

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Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/8/2017 5:50:00 AM

Very sad. Congrats for your WIN, Jean.

Jean Murray
Date: 7/8/2017 6:31:00 AM

Thank you Teddy.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/1/2017 4:36:00 PM

This is touching, Jean, especially since it is based on a real loss. ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

Jean Murray
Date: 7/1/2017 6:26:00 PM

Thank you Paul.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/1/2017 12:59:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Jean - a lovely tribute to a special friend:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 7/1/2017 1:57:00 PM

Thank you again Jan.

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/1/2017 12:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Laura's contest. Well done!

Jean Murray
Date: 7/1/2017 12:57:00 PM

Thank you Faye.

Jeremy Smith

Date: 7/1/2017 11:26:00 AM

Death is very sad sorry for your loss Jean Nice placement in the contest!

Jean Murray
Date: 7/1/2017 12:56:00 PM

Thank you Jeremy.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/1/2017 8:34:00 AM

A fading rose to soon follow a burial. Congrats, Jean!

Jean Murray
Date: 7/1/2017 9:30:00 AM

Thank you Kim. She is sorely missed.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/1/2017 8:36:00 AM

Saw the pic but had missed the note! So sorry for your loss and bless you for all you do!

Lu Loo

Date: 7/1/2017 7:40:00 AM

Beautiful poem with a great message. Lovely photo too. Thank you

Jean Murray
Date: 7/1/2017 9:25:00 AM

Thank you also Laura for the placement.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/27/2017 12:07:00 PM

Sorry my friend, I am used to reading your poems and smile, this one didn't do!! I think one day we all are going to wake up and realize that all was a bad dream...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/6/2017 1:39:00 AM

You should be proud of yourself, what a magnificent mother you are, that allow your offspring fly from the nest......

Jean Murray
Date: 6/27/2017 1:16:00 PM

Ah Pashang, I will have to muster up some optimism to make you smile again. I'm lonesome for my far flung offspring this summer. One is in Cambodia, one in England and one in San Francisco. My muse is muffled these days I'm afraid. lovely to see you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/22/2017 8:05:00 PM

So sad, Jean. are you a midwife? Sorry for your loss.

Jean Murray
Date: 6/23/2017 1:03:00 AM

Yes I am Andrea.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/21/2017 7:46:00 PM

Yes so sad indeed, but oh the title, I thought it was about my dates! :) Hugs!

Jean Murray
Date: 6/22/2017 3:02:00 AM

I'm surprised at that because you seem such a lovable rogue.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/21/2017 3:54:00 AM

- Oh, so sad Jean :( - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray
Date: 6/21/2017 5:00:00 AM

Morning Anna-Lise. As I looked around, there were so many midwives at the graveside, I wondered who was manning the fort.

Niall Fulham

Date: 6/20/2017 5:18:00 PM

Hi Jean, I was just saying a few prayers for your dear friend RIP and for all family , friends going through grief , be well soon my friend :)hugs

Jean Murray
Date: 6/20/2017 5:22:00 PM

Thank you Niall. My how handsome you look tonight!!

Darren White

Date: 6/20/2017 1:51:00 AM

I am sorry to hear that Jean... HUGS

Jean Murray
Date: 6/20/2017 3:23:00 AM

A good hug always works wonders Darren. Thank you.

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/19/2017 7:55:00 PM

So sad to say goodbye, peace be with you Jean...

Jean Murray
Date: 6/20/2017 3:22:00 AM

Thank you Charlie.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/19/2017 6:06:00 PM

a beautiful tribute, jean! i love the guard of honour you formed - very touching. so sorry for your loss...

Jean Murray
Date: 6/19/2017 6:34:00 PM

Thank you Ilene.

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/19/2017 5:53:00 PM

Jean, I am truly sorry for your loss. Good friends are hard to find. Sad tanka:(

Jean Murray
Date: 6/19/2017 6:03:00 PM

So true Daniel.

Niall Fulham

Date: 6/19/2017 5:24:00 PM

Hi Jean , so sorry for your loss :((

Jean Murray
Date: 6/19/2017 6:03:00 PM

Thank you Niall. Her people are from Tory Island and I saw the king of Tory in the church today. When she came across for my fiftieth birthday party, she told me the waves were so high the boatman told her he hoped the party would be worth it!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/19/2017 5:04:00 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss Jean she must have been a very special lady indeed and this is a lovely tribute:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 6/19/2017 5:06:00 PM

There are not too many midwives I look up to Jan as of course I think I am the best......but Maureen was one of them.