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Lawrence Bush's avatar

That you can feel your mourning and not go dead from it is a strength, one of the strengths of being a poet. Thanks for this piece.

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Esther Cohen's avatar

Beautiful beautiful. Love to you

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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

My condolences, Norma. To better days.

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Wendy Saul's avatar

Your pain is palpable and so moving. My condolences.

A community-- hoops of love-- surround you in these dark times.

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Bernard Greenwald's avatar

May Gina's memory be a blessing.

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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

That’s so true. You have been much in my thoughts.

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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

Thank you, Susan. My thoughts are with you.

Jessica

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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

Thanks, Joyce. Hope your grandson is ok.

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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

Thank you Barbara

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Deborah Veach's avatar

It will be exactly two weeks tomorrow morning at 11:03 since my husband died. I guess there is no avoiding pain and loss if we allow ourselves to love.

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Susan Spivack's avatar

Thank you for these memories, which bring tears to my eyes. And yes, the weight of loved ones dying hangs heavily on me--as well as the long slow decline of my brother from Parkinsons Disease who I just visited last week in California. A long plane journey from upstate NY which I feel fortunate I could still do. I'll be 80 next month. May the lights of love and caring continue to rise up before you in your days--and I so agree, thank goodness the solstice is soon!

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Norma B.'s avatar

Beautiful, Jessica, a tribute to Gina. I used to love December, Hanukkah, Christmas lights, the month of my birth. However, I lost my sister last December and the month isn't as joyful. But maybe we can find joy in the memory of those we've lost but loved so much.

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Joyce Lott's avatar

This is beautiful, Jessica. I wish I could give you a hug. I’m sorry I missed the party. My grandson unexpectedly had problems after an operation.

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Barbara S. Kane's avatar

Jessica, a beautifully written and very moving story. I feel the same way! And now not so alone. Thank you.

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