Thursday, March 23, 2017

In Springtime

They tell me, Death, that Heaven is a truly wondrous place
Where come no earthly sorrows, and of tears there is no trace:
They say there's no evasion - that the journey waits for all.
But oh! not in the Springtime, when the South winds softly call.

If you should come for me, and call, when softly falls the snow,
When dull the days, and cheerless, then I would gladly go.
But do not come a-calling when the bluebirds are a-wing,
Or when the pussy willows to the branches tightly cling.

I am not frightened of you, Death. I'll go with you some day -
But not when apple boughs are foamed in white and tinted spray,
For that is in the Springtime when the balmy days have come,
And I could never leave them when the bees are all a-hum.

Come if you must, to call me, when wild asters are abroad,
Or Nature spills in Summer's lap the stately golden rod,
But come not when the lilacs bloom, or tulips, in the Spring,
When butterflies are waking, and wild birds are on the wing.

If your voice should call me when the woods are gaily dressed,
And Autumn leaves are falling - I will go with them - and rest.
It matters not if morning sun, or stars, glow in the sky:
But call not, I entreat you, when the wild geese northward fly.

by Mary Radford

Mary Radford was my Great Aunt. She died in the Springtime, as did my dear Mom and now my dear Dad on the first day of Spring.

Dad August 1923 - March 20, 2017
93 years young

38 comments:

  1. Oh Dear sweet lady, I am so sorry about your loss. Praying right now for the Lord to give you the strength you need and to hold you so ever tenderly close to Himself. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  2. Dear Wendy,
    Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.May his soul rest in peace.
    Peace, prayers and blessings, Gaia

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  3. My condolences and my prayers for you and your family.

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  4. My prayers are with you and your family for your loss.

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  5. My heart goes out to you Wendy. I'm truly sorry to hear that your Dad has passed. Sending you a big hug.

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  6. Hello Wendy, So sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers to you and your family.

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  7. Dear Wendy. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you a big hug all the way from Scotland. Christina xx

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  8. Dear Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss and send love and thoughts your way. Have shed a tear as I think of you xxx

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  9. I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be in I'm my thoughts and prayers, Wendy.

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  10. I am sorry to hear of your loss. It is always hard to say good-bye to those we love so much.

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  11. Oh Wendy, I am so sorry. I shall keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending hugs. x

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  12. Oh, how sad I feel for you to read of your dear dad's passing, Wendy. Sending my thoughts and hugs to you, lovely lady. Please take care in this most difficult of times. Xx

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  13. Dear Wendy, How very sorry I am to read of the loss of your dear Dad. Sending hugs across the miles and prayers for comfort.

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  14. I'm so very sorry. You have had so much loss to deal with. Hugs to you...

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  15. That is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Maybe when it's springtime here, it is also in Heaven, and can you imagine it?
    I am so sorry for the recent loss of you Dear Dad. May he enjoy a beautiful eternal Spring.
    Love, Andrea

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  16. Oh dear Wendy...so sorry to read this. At least he got to enjoy the lovely blanket you made him.
    Guess we should have made more of an effort to meet up while you were visiting.
    Take care...he is at peace.

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  17. My deepest condolences, Wendy. Sending you hugs.

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  18. So sorry to hear that, but a life that long should be celebrated.

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  19. Oh my dear Wendy, my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to you my friend. With great love. Amy xx

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  20. Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

    Love, hugs & prayers for you and your family ~ FlowerLady

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  21. Prayers and hugs dear Wendy, My Grandma passed on the first day of spring I am always reminded of her more during this time; which is a good thing

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  22. Awe I'm so sorry. Loosing a parent is always hard. Sending my Condolences.
    xx Beca

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  23. Oh Wendy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad a few years ago and miss him every day of my life. I love this photo and the lovely post you did for him. Sending you lots of hugs my friend, Diane

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  24. My condolences on the loss of your Dad, Wendy. It wasn't that long ago we were admiring the lap cover you made for him which would have given him much joy.
    Prayers for your family and wishes for happy memories of earlier days.
    xx

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  25. I'm sorry for your loss.Prayers to you and your family.

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  26. What a beautiful poem that your great aunt wrote. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, he looks like a kind, gentle person. Take care Wendy.

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  27. Oh dear Wendy, I am so sad for you. I know you have cared for your father a long time, and it will be a huge loss to experience. The poem is so beautiful, and what a gift to have from your aunt, and a lovely gesture to share with us. Hugs and prayers to you from Australia. xo

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  28. Oh Wendy. I am so sorry. The poem is so beautiful. It made me cry. I lost my Mom in the spring, too. I know what a devoted daughter you are. Such a wonderful photo of your dear Father. Sending you my deepest condolences. Wish I could give you a big hug. xo Karen

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  29. Oh Wendy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your aunt's poem gave me goosebumps and the picture of your dad waving brought tears to my eyes. What a handsome man he was. 93 years is a well-lived life. May he rest in peace. Sending blessings of strength and comfort.

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  30. Such a beautiful post - I am sorry you have lost your wonderful Dad - hold fast to your memories and take care of yourself.

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  31. I'm so very sorry for your loss. You were so blessed to have him for as long as you did. God bless. xo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  32. Oh Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. Any season is a hard time to lose a loved one, I think. I hope your associations will be happy memories of your Dad in many different moments in every season. Hugs to you.

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  33. Wendy,
    I am so very, very sorry to be reading this and for you loss too.
    This is such a touching poem, and brought tears to my eyes.
    You have so many beautiful memories of him, and you were always such a good and caring daughter.
    Thinking of you,
    Jemma

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  34. I didn't see your post until today. I am so very very sorry for your loss, Wendy! Sending you warm hugs.

    -Soma

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  35. Oh Wendy I'm so sorry I've just seen this now, sending my deepest condolences to you, such a beautiful sad poem I'm crying as I read this. Lots of hugs and best wishes to you my friend. :) xx

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  36. May his soul rest in peace ,amen.
    life is strange ,unpredictable and a friendly healer too

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  37. I´m so sorry...
    Love from Titti

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