Thursday, October 10, 2013

Light and Heavy

A  L  O  H  A,
Friend
Those Who Visit Here
ARE!
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:

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."

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32 comments:

  1. eViL pOp TaRtOctober 10, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    A wonderful poem, Cloudia, and a fine tribute to a departed friend. May he rest well in eternity.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    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

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  3. Brian MillerOctober 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    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

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  4. AdamOctober 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I like the butterfly phrase

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  5. AOctober 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    So sorry about your friend Cloudia. There are really no words.

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  6. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©October 10, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    This is a very nice tribute, Cloudia.
    ~

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  7. WillowOctober 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    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

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  8. TexWisGirlOctober 10, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    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.

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  9. 21 WitsOctober 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    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.

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  10. Charles GramlichOctober 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Wisdom distilled into a few words.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    What a lovely tribute. So sorry to hear about David.

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  12. CloudiaOctober 10, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I love each of you. Thanks, FRIENDS

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  13. Couture CarrieOctober 10, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful post, darling!
    Adorable kitty :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  14. Filip and KristelOctober 10, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Amazing moon.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  15. Elephant's ChildOctober 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Thank you. My world is diminished without Dave - but all the richer for knowing him.

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  16. TALONOctober 10, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    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.

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  17. G-ManOctober 10, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    You are such a PEACH.....

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  18. MaryOctober 10, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Yes, Dave is sorely missed!

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  19. Alice AudreyOctober 10, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    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.

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  20. LONDONLULUOctober 10, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    How sad to hear of a friend's passing, peace be with him. A beautiful tribute post.

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  21. Maude LynnOctober 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    I hadn't heard about Dave. He will be missed.

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  22. CloudiaOctober 10, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks, friends!

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  23. DeniseinVAOctober 11, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Greatly saddened to hear of Dave's passing. A wonderful tribute dear friend.

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  24. alan1704October 11, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    This really works and is full of the heart.

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  25. Bob BushellOctober 11, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Great poems and all of beautiful photographs.

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  26. brudbergOctober 11, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Lovely tribute.. and I love the pictures.

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  27. ClaudiaOctober 11, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    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

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  28. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 11, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    So sorry to hear this Cloudia, I can see by the many tributes he was a much loved friend and poet.

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  29. Linda RogersOctober 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Much peace given in your words. A beautiful tribute to Dave.

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  30. dsOctober 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Oh, this could have been written by him. Wonderful tribute; I'm glad you shared it. Thank you.

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  31. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 12, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    "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........

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  32. KayOctober 13, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    It's always sad to lose a blogger friend.

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