Every day another one falls and each day the tree becomes closer to being a skeleton, branches bare.
Sadness is in the air
We who are the leaves watch and wait for our turn.
That is not to say we have no other thoughts, but that we notice how few our companions are.
The gaps are more numerous than the leaves and the outline of the tree is clearer every day.
We mourn and miss each falling leaf but welcome the ability to see the shape of the tree.
Yesterday the leaf that was my brother-in-law fell to the ground.
Rest in Peace Terry. X
I'm so sorry, Ray. A tender tribute to the fragility of human life and the sadness of losing someone dear to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Perpetua. It was written within an hour of receiving the news so was a spontaneous reaction, not planned or well thought out.
DeleteMuch love, hugs and prayers xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane. Appreciated.
DeleteMy condolences Ray.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Susan.
DeleteRay that was a beautiful way of marking such a sadness. I will pray for you and all the family involved.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean I appreciate that.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this Ray.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suem.
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