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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kimathi Avatar
July 8, 2017 at 5:50 AM
Very sad. Congrats for your WIN, Jean.
Murray Avatar
July 8, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Thank you Teddy.
Callus Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 4:36 PM
This is touching, Jean, especially since it is based on a real loss. ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
Murray Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Thank you Paul.
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 12:59 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Jean - a lovely tribute to a special friend:-) hugs jan xx
Murray Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 1:57 PM
Thank you again Jan.
Gibson Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Laura's contest. Well done!
Murray Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Thank you Faye.
Smith Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Death is very sad sorry for your loss Jean Nice placement in the contest!
Murray Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 12:56 PM
Thank you Jeremy.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 8:34 AM
A fading rose to soon follow a burial. Congrats, Jean!
Murray Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Thank you Kim. She is sorely missed.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Saw the pic but had missed the note! So sorry for your loss and bless you for all you do!
Scars Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 7:40 AM
Beautiful poem with a great message. Lovely photo too. Thank you
Murray Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Thank you also Laura for the placement.
Salehi Avatar
June 27, 2017 at 12:07 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...
Salehi Avatar
July 6, 2017 at 1:39 AM
You should be proud of yourself, what a magnificent mother you are, that allow your offspring fly from the nest......
Murray Avatar
June 27, 2017 at 1:16 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.
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2017 at 8:05 PM
So sad, Jean. are you a midwife? Sorry for your loss.
Murray Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 1:03 AM
Yes I am Andrea.
Vaso Avatar
June 21, 2017 at 7:46 PM
Yes so sad indeed, but oh the title, I thought it was about my dates! :) Hugs!
Murray Avatar
June 22, 2017 at 3:02 AM
I'm surprised at that because you seem such a lovable rogue.
Andresen Avatar
June 21, 2017 at 3:54 AM
- Oh, so sad Jean :( - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
June 21, 2017 at 5:00 AM
Morning Anna-Lise. As I looked around, there were so many midwives at the graveside, I wondered who was manning the fort.
White Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 1:51 AM
I am sorry to hear that Jean... HUGS
Murray Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 3:23 AM
A good hug always works wonders Darren. Thank you.
Smith Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 7:55 PM
So sad to say goodbye, peace be with you Jean...
Murray Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 3:22 AM
Thank you Charlie.
Bauer Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 6:06 PM
a beautiful tribute, jean! i love the guard of honour you formed - very touching. so sorry for your loss...
Murray Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Thank you Ilene.
Turner Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Jean, I am truly sorry for your loss. Good friends are hard to find. Sad tanka:(
Murray Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 6:03 PM
So true Daniel.
Allison Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 5:04 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
Murray Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 5:06 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.
Wolf Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 4:53 PM
So sad, Jean! A lovely tribute!
Murray Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 5:02 PM
Thank you.
Sands Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 4:52 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss. This is a nice Tanka. Bless you
Murray Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 5:04 PM
Maureen was an inspiration from day one of her diagnosis of brain tumour Heidi. We have suffered a great loss.
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