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22/9/2013

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Another funeral, of another Margaret, a dear Aunt. (See also here.) The words a long life, well-lived applied to this Margaret too. I would like them to be able to say the same of me when I go!

I want to be able to say I lived it fully - the length and the breadth and the depth of it, the warp and the weft, the texture of it, the rough and the smooth, the thick and thin of it, the gossamer and the knotted oiled wool. The sound of it, the roar and the whisper and the music of it. The taste of it, both the sweetness and the bitterness. All the rich and subtle colour of it. When it is scarlet and ultramarine, or magenta or the faintest lavender grey. I want to be there for all of it. I want to experience the stars above it and the earth below it. Most of all I don't want to be afraid to both give and to take the love in it.

Do you too find that funerals make you come over all philosophical?

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In the garden this morning....
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lucent imagery link
22/9/2013 10:35:10 am

What wonderful thoughts - I think that living with the intent of these words means that you are well on your way to fulfilling your desires. I'm sorry for your loss but I do hope the celebrations of her life were soothing too. AND... hello to the cutest little visitor in your yard! x

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cath
23/9/2013 02:48:16 am

'Long life, well lived' is truely to be grateful for. You described it beautifully and in this context it seems to me both something to strive for in life and a wonderful tribute to your aunt.

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Sarah link
23/9/2013 06:15:35 am

So sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Aunt .I hope this week is better for you than last week. Those are wonderful words to make the best of life.
Sarah x

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Freda
23/9/2013 08:33:58 am

Thank you all for commenting. I'm touched by your kindness.

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julia
2/10/2013 11:42:05 pm

dear freda...i am sorry to hear about you losing your aunt....yes, it does seem that loss brings out your philosophical side. i can't say when i have read more beautiful words, than those you wrote! your aunt must have been a wonderful person, and certainly her life seems to have inspired you.....as you do your loyal readers! keep writing....we all look forward to hearing from you.....

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Freda
4/10/2013 07:15:49 am

Julia, thank you.

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