Monday, April 5, 2010

To Absent Friends

May 1999
"What good would it do
to tell you I miss you
I missed you before you left"
Penelope Swales
1 year on. How I miss you. Still. Always.

12 comments:

  1. Penelope Swales has such a gift with words. Hope you find some time today to do something that you used to love doing together - and that you can crack a bit of a smile.

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  2. Sending you cyber hugs and strength xxx

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  3. Cathy, it's difficult. The missing that never goes away.
    These are beautiful words that ring so true.
    Try and find some joy in your memories and hold them and her close in your heart. Thinking of you.
    xx

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  4. Oh Cathy....my heart aches for friends whose hearts ache!
    i KNOW of that missing you speak of.
    it.s deep.
    i agree with sally, go do something that the two of you LOVED to do together or make her favorite desert or write her a note and send it to heaven on a balloon.
    she.s there!
    loves to you.
    c

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  5. I'm thinking you did just write her the perfect note. And I'm hoping you went easy on your lovely self today.

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  6. thinking of you gorgeous girl!
    hope you got some extra big hugs.

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  7. Hi Cathy, I know I don't have the right words for you. What words are there for grief and missing down to your bones? But at least I can say I am here with you. I understand.

    Love to you and your friend,
    Lorrie

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  8. They are lovely words....hope you remember all the good times today. xox

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  9. sending you lots of love and hugs....surround yourself with those things that give you comfort....write about your favorite memory with her....she is with you!

    xoxoooxxooo
    k

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  10. Grief is so hard. So very hard... hugs to you Cathy.

    Haven't thought of Penelope Swales for yonks...must listen to her again soon. She has such beautiful music/lyrics. Thank you for reminding me.
    xo

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  11. Such beautiful words that express it all-hugs your way

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