Saturday, May 23, 2009

Thinking About The Cemetery Comments

Rating: 5.0

I still can't go there.
To that little swatch of grass
bathed in sunlight
without even a dappling of shade
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James Timothy Jarrett
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Shirley Hanley 27 November 2009

Very interesting... your words here touched a recognition inside of me that I had not as yet identified... future visits to the cemetary will never be the same. I love the way your mind works.

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Linda Ori 25 May 2009

Her grave and the tiny plaque do not define her in life, nor in death, for in death she is larger than life, infinite, and everywhere. The grave is merely an anchor for the living - a place to focus on the spirit that used to occupy space and time - a doorway between dimensions. If you look at it that way, the size of the plaque is insignificant. A sad, heartfelt piece of work, Jim. Linda

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Fay Slimm 24 May 2009

'The mundane consequences of death' really do 'overshadow the greatness of life' and I have always thought so Jim...... this is an especially loving tribute and it will go into my favourites....10 + + from Fay..

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George F. Hunter 23 May 2009

Beautiful thoughts, James. I've often felt the same upon visiting the cemetery.

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