Thanks, Robert. Liz' death had me thinking about the other spirits we have lost.: Donald Britton, Greg Higdon, Stephen Stepan, Alan Fear, Valerie Vescovo, Sherry Paris. Brought to mind Thomas Hardy's poem:
THE GARDEN SEAT
Its former green is blue and thin, And its once firm legs sink in and in; Soon it will break down unaware, Soon it will break down unaware.
At night when reddest flowers are black Those who once sat thereon come back; Quite a row of them sitting there, Quite a row of them sitting there.
With them the seat does not break down, Nor winter freeze them, nor floods drown, For they are as light as upper air, They are as light as upper air!
Doc
On Feb 23, 2011, at 10:30 AM, Pees, Robert wrote:
Another bit of imagery that seems fitting is an excerpt from the fourth folio version of Romeo & Juliet, quoted by Bobby Kennedy to describe his older brother JFK:
Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.
I think it’s fair to say that Lizz will always be a part of the firmament over Winedale.
--B
From: weeklong-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:weeklong-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org ] On Behalf Of susan todd Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:36 PM To: weeklong-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Weeklong-l] plans in memory of Lizz
Yes, Joy! Like the rest of us, Lizz found her bliss at Winedale. She brought her own flavor to that setting, and she took Winedale with her--far and wide--to everyone she met and everywhere she went. We're so lucky to have had her among us.
Alice's image reminds me of this from The Little Prince, which also puts me in mind of Lizz today:
"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night . . . And when your sorrow is comforted (time soothes all sorrows) you will be content that you have known me. You will always be my friend. You will want to laugh with me."
Missing you all, Susan
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 1:12 AM, JOY MARVIN joyandthomas@msn.com wrote: Great imagery, Dear Alice! Tis a great sadness to lose such a bright spirit though I believe there are atoms of each of us there in the barn. I'll imagine her strutting across the grounds in her boots, shorts, pigtails and cowboy hat.. that mischievous smile, her gleeful laughter, joy of life...and those great hugs. Love to you All, Joy ----- Original Message ----- From: Alice Gordon To: weeklong-l@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:21 AM Subject: Re: [Weeklong-l] plans in memory of Lizz
However one defines spirit, Lizz's will always be there. I'm imagining a bright star over the barn on a dark summer night.
From: Matt Kozusko kozusko@mac.com Reply-To: weeklong-l@lists.wikimedia.org Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:10:15 -0500 To: weeklong-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Weeklong-l] plans in memory of Lizz
Dear All,
Sorry--I forgot to clarify, but please note that the plans to
scatter
ashes may change altogether. I say this because it's probably best not to share that information. There are certainly quite official regulations involved, but also I'm told the family hasn't made any decisions! What Clayton reported I think did originate with
Allison,
Lizz's sister, but it's not a set plan.
M
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