we watch them lose some of their spark.
At first we refuse to see they are aging,
sometimes frustrated with their change of person.
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| Ray (who we lost a few years ago) & Tillie (at 95 has just been diagnosed with a serious medical issue) Thank you from the bottom of my heart - you mean sooooo much to me |
We soon realize the fading is real,
and our towers of strength are becoming weak.
It's sad and scary for us and them,
realizing our losses and them that endings are near.
Look up and remember there are those who wait for them.
Loving arms open with wings in hand.
With heavy heart we eventually say good-bye,
and on their memories, lessons, and love we rely.
with love and respect, dana
You may have seen this before on my blog, it is a painting I did in honor of Ray & Tillie's, what would have been 75th anniversary last year. Ray had passed a few years earlier.
please visit the wonderful artist at Sunday Sketches hosted by Sophia at Blue Chair Diary
all works copyright dana strickland - sinderella studio 2011
