Little did you realise
in the struggle and haze
of your last days
what a juxtaposition
(now you would chide me
for throwing such a
big and convoluted word
into the conversation)
what a mixed up year
with strange coincidences
this one following your death
would be for your daughter
who so loves rhythm of season
pattern provoking memory
For you died on St Patrick's day
the Monday of Holy Week
anniversary passed weeks ago
Funeral and Easter
ran into each other
Farewells and family times
intertwining
Blurred memories
stark in the remembering
This passover season
feels like the first Easter without you
And this coming Easter day
marks the 80th anniversary of your birth
It is a crazy juxtaposition
The liturgical connection with your death
The chronological connection with your life
Held together
In one weekend
5 comments:
(((Mavis))).
Anniversaries like these can be so emotional. Sending you warm thoughts.
I have had loved ones go to the Lord at Easter and Christmas. Remembering them adds to the depth of the season. Thank you for sharing your remembering.
Anniversaries are hard. Bittersweet.
(((Mavis)))
Thank you all.
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