the veil of grief

 

thin was the veil that covered my heart

I knew my grief was standing beside me

I reasoned that I was okay

relived that my airline ticket was canceled three times 

that is when the 

undercurrent knew going home would open the damn

Not until I saw my mother's tears

and my brother's sacred ground,

and my dad's Harley in a trailer going with Sacha to Seattle

and my Aunt beautifully lying in bed

and a photo of Julie and me as kids...

did I know that the veil

would wipe the water from my face 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Jeanne]

Heartfelt posting of much love. Those who live forever in our hearts are never far away

God bless you all always
Love Jeanne

[carol]

This feeling is shared by many, myself included

[Kathy]

Sending you love - from my heart to yours.

[Shelley Noble]

Beautiful art and words, Corey.

[Mardog]

So much wrapped into this trip. Much love to you and your family.

Love+hugs. xo

[Cousin Linda]

Even though I changed my FB page from a photo of me and Julie, it still pops up sometimes when I open FB. It’s there reminding that if not for Julie I wouldn’t be spending these 3 months in Terceira. The time is coming to an end, as I leave in about three weeks. She leaves me feathers and I see her smile around the next turn of cobblestones and blue skies.

[Texasfrancophile]

So beautifully stated. So glad you went home. Loss of loved ones is so hard. May the blessings of your grands bring peace and joy.

[Charland]

Thank you for this one. It is helping me.

[Melly]

"Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower; we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind."

Sending you love.

[Susan in Zurich]

Sending love and prayers to you, dear Corey

[Marilyn]

Tender mercies surround you and your family with hugs of comfort.
Sasha is holding a special treasure too.