A L O H A,
Friend
Friend
Those Who Visit Here
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I keep it light
But never frivolous
Life is serious enough
Challenging, Tough
So cut the guff -
You're not
The only one
Who's suffered
No one of us is buffered -
Wisecracks court smacks
Never taken back
Sincerity can weigh things down
So feel it inside
Don't wear it like
A clown crown!
Butterflies are light
Blown off course by a fight
To tame the grave,
All life's losses, and knaves,
Gentle calm & Patience
Can cast about a radiance
When all else fails:
Reticence
De-escalation
The essence -
I provoked my portion
For a lifetime;
Have chased for miles
Seeking sunshine.
Just this is enough.
Well perhaps
Just one more puff -
Today's post is dedicated
to my true blog friends,
most especially to
Dave King
who is already
much missed.
You can see one of his
final posts at this:
LINK.
We were all saddened,
yet grateful
to find this
at Dave's place today:
" Hello everyone who follows David King
(My Father). On behalf of the family this post is to let you know that Dad
sadly passed away, peacefully, on Friday 4th October; following
his recent illness. I know that he really appreciated everyone's
feedback and support.
Kind regards.
Gavin King."
" Hello everyone who follows David King
(My Father). On behalf of the family this post is to let you know that Dad
sadly passed away, peacefully, on Friday 4th October; following
his recent illness. I know that he really appreciated everyone's
feedback and support.
Kind regards.
Gavin King."
32 comments:
A wonderful poem, Cloudia, and a fine tribute to a departed friend. May he rest well in eternity.
Nice words Cloudia. Mr. King's last poem and entry are amazing, in hindsight. Interesting how his end-of-life can affect an entire BlogWorld. I think he won the prize for the longest Blogroll! Aloha, DrumMajor
i wish i could keep it light, you know....we are doing a little online memorial for Dave this afternoon at dverse...he was a good person...and poet....i miss him already....
aloha from va
I like the butterfly phrase
So sorry about your friend Cloudia. There are really no words.
This is a very nice tribute, Cloudia.
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Hi Sweet Cloudia ,
Beautiful words indeed.
The butterfly hit home.
I did not know Dave but the two tributes I have read now this morning have touched me, and I can see he will be missed.
Sending love,
Willow
oh, i am terribly sorry. i have seen his name and face here in your comments for a long while. bless his family and all those who will miss his presence - in blogland, too.
Oh, so very sad indeed. We must live thankfully and joyfully everyday, and put that guff away, life is far too short not to. Peace for all.
Wisdom distilled into a few words.
What a lovely tribute. So sorry to hear about David.
I love each of you. Thanks, FRIENDS
Beautiful post, darling!
Adorable kitty :)
xoxox,
CC
Amazing moon.
Greetings,
Filip
Thank you. My world is diminished without Dave - but all the richer for knowing him.
So very sad to hear of Dave's passing.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
You're right, Cloudia. We have to seize our day and make the most of it.
Gorgeous photos and words.
You are such a PEACH.....
Yes, Dave is sorely missed!
I didn't know him, never went to his blog before you linked me there, but am already seeing the edges of a hole he left behind.
How sad to hear of a friend's passing, peace be with him. A beautiful tribute post.
I hadn't heard about Dave. He will be missed.
Thanks, friends!
Greatly saddened to hear of Dave's passing. A wonderful tribute dear friend.
This really works and is full of the heart.
Great poems and all of beautiful photographs.
Lovely tribute.. and I love the pictures.
not always easy to keep it light but the butterflies are a good example... think i should take them as a role model more often...smiles
So sorry to hear this Cloudia, I can see by the many tributes he was a much loved friend and poet.
Much peace given in your words. A beautiful tribute to Dave.
Oh, this could have been written by him. Wonderful tribute; I'm glad you shared it. Thank you.
"Just this is enough" and we feel that more strongly - what a miracle it is, in fact, to just be alive - when one of our number dies. Great photos........
It's always sad to lose a blogger friend.
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