I don't have a favourite poem,
...but this one does hold a special place in my heart
My father sadly passed away on Valentine's day (11 years ago)
and a dear friend sent me this comforting poem...
...but this one does hold a special place in my heart
My father sadly passed away on Valentine's day (11 years ago)
and a dear friend sent me this comforting poem...
'Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
‘Mary Elizabeth Frye’
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
‘Mary Elizabeth Frye’
So, on the anniversary of my fathers passing...These comforting words inspired me to make this weeks tag....
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I chose the chipboard tag, because of its shape, painted the background with shades of grey, stamped and embossed the flowers and angel (Andy Skinner stamps) coloured the Angel with promarkers, added the R.I.P. (alpha stamps) words (computer printed words), seam binding, a cross charm I found in my craft stash, vintage rule and a little paper rose.
Poem on back of Tag
Thanks for Peeking!
Jan x
Jan your tag is precious and bitter sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love that poem... it's really special.
Lots of love
Karenx
You have touched my heart with this tag xx
ReplyDeleteWith a tear in my eye, I say Fabulous, special, precious Tag, Lovely, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done so apt and tasteful. Sandra X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and poignant. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch meaning and such sensitivity make this tag so special - beautifully done with love
ReplyDeletehow ABSOLUTELY beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love this poem, such a treasured thing. Your tg is so so beautiful jan, made me want to cry xx
ReplyDeleteYes its one we probably have all recited at some time or other
ReplyDeleteI first read this poem many years ago when a friend, whose brother had passed away, wrote it down for me. Your tag is a nice memorial to your father.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tag to remember your father.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely, and touching...
ReplyDeletea stunner Jan and i have always loved that poem...
ReplyDeleteJan, your tag is beautiful front and back. Just very beautiful. What a lovely memory of your dad. *smiles* Norma
ReplyDeleteA really poignant poem for your sweet but sad tag, Jan.
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