I had just said goodbye to an old friend, departed after a long and well-lived life; I'd just received pictures of my new nephew -Asher Andrew Walton, new born Friday, with all of life awaiting him.
Sunrise . . . sunset -- they follow one another in a never-ending round.
And how perfect that the Great Blue Heron -- my personal symbol of eternity (he lurks in the river of Elizabeth's world in the present and the past) -- should be waiting for me when I crossed the river on my way back home. . .
Hello and Goodbye.
Go in peace; Arrive in joy.
14 comments:
Wow, how often lately when a friend passes word comes of a new life beginning ... yes, the curious balance of life!
Vicki, that's beautiful.
Sam
It's kind of perfect, Pat.
Thanks, Sam!
Reminds me of the old hymn "Shall We Gather at the River," the River Styx and crossings.
The ebbs and flows of life. Lovely post.
(love the name Asher, btw)
This is very moving Vicki. I was just thinking how fast the world moves and how much some people miss.
Oh, yes, Marta, the symbolism of the river is a perfect fit.
Thank you, Willow. This is the first baby Asher I've heard of (but then I don't get out much.) I wonder if it's going to be one of those wildly popular names like Ashley was/is for girls.
Too true, Carol.
Lovely baby, gorgeous lilium ...Moving post .
I have known this experience, this balance betwwen death and life ...
(I answered to you on my blog)
The cycle of life: so easy to understand but sometimes so hard to accept. Lovely post Vicki, xv.
Thank you, Miss Yves! And thank you for answering my question!
And thank you, Vicki A. -- true words.
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Yea, life goes on and on in a never ending circle. It's "goodbye" and "hello" and we are ready to welcome a new life!
BTW I finished "Signs..." And started "Art's blood". I am looking forward to finishing this one and starting your other books.
All my life's a circle, sunrise and sundown; moon goes through the nighttime till the daybreak comes around. All my life's a circle and I can't tell you why, seasons spinning round again, years keep drifting by.
--from a song by Harry Chapin
Chapin's song and the more familiar "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" express it so well, as do your pictures.
Lynne in GA
Reader Wil -- It's exciting to think that my books are being read in Holland! Hope you are enjoying them!
Lynne -- Of course those two songs are perfect -- I should have stuck in a link.
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