Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone."
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"
And that is dying...
Grandma passed away in late evening Feb. 11th 2024
47 comments:
Your poem’s imagery is comforting. I know you all are thankful for such a long time with your mom and grandma. That has been quite a gift for the world. It is so different in our family this month. A great-granddaughter left unexpectedly on her voyage ten days ago and for her parents and siblings it is still very difficult to comprehend, Blessings to your family.
I am so sorry.
Awww...sending you all hugs and prayers!
My condolences on your great loss. May the perpetual light shine upon her.
Lovey poem, sorry for the loss, prayers for peace & comfort for the family.
I am so very sorry for all who loved her the most.
I am so sad for you. Losing someone you love is never easy no matter how long they lived. I'm just happy that you were all able to share so many wonderful years with her.
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I am so sad for you. May happy memories bring a smile to your face.
To the entire family, my heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in the memories of your beloved matriarch.
Beautiful poem. My heart goes out to you and your family.
It sounds like it was a gentle passing. I'm glad she is now with her loved partner once again. Condolences, dear friend.
My prayers for your family during this time. The loving couple is reunited in heaven. Prayers of comfort for those on earth.
Your words are beautiful. My condolences to your family. No matter how long the life, it's never easy to say goodbye.
Even when expected, we are still not ready for the eventual final goodbye to our parents. It hurts. May you be comforted in knowing your mother is now united with her heavenly Father and those gone before her who were waiting with open arms. RHill, TX
Beautiful and heartfelt fitting poem. My sincere condolences to all who loved her most.
Thank you for letting us know. The poem is great - - - I have never read it before.
Her husband died in the winter, too? Seems like I remember that you had a gathering/memorial for him when the weather was warmer but I could be remembering incorrectly.
Prayers and energy for you all as you have to do the necessary things in the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear this. You have my deepest sympathy.
Such a beautiful poem that represents the passing of a loved one so beautifully. I'm so sorry for you and your family in the reality of the loss of your Mom, but there is great rejoicing in Heaven as she arrives to spend eternity with your Dad and those who have gone before. I'll keep praying for you all as you cope with the reality of her being gone.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Condolences to all who loved her. The poem expresses how much she was loved by her family.
So sorry for your loss prayers for your family
Thinking of you all, wrap yourselves in memories! The heavens are waiting with open arms. Rest in peace.
Praying for comfort and peace for all of you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts.
Wiping tears away.
So sorry for your loss.
But glad she is free from earthly pain and reunited with your dad and other loved ones.
I'm sorry for your loss and my sympathy to all your family. Your Mom will be missed as she was a huge influence in your family.
Wishing her smooth passage as she sails on to her promised land, and calm waters to her family as you navigate this great loss.
Suffering ended, but still miss so much.
sincere condolences on your loss...no words will soothe the loss i'm sure...
When sorrow turns to peace,
it doesn't mean that we forget.
It means the one we're missing
is dwelling with us yet.
We may not ever see them,
but the sense they're there is real.
I believe it gives the comfort
that we need to help us heal.
What you have written in your mother's absence is respectful, beautiful, touching, and full of love. My deepest sympathies for the passing of your grandmother, Far Side's mother, and for all those who are missing her.
My deepest condolences to you Connie and your dear family in the loss of your mother. We pray for all of you as you go through these difficult and sad days. May the Good Lord bless you all with his peace.
The lovely poem that you included today, is the same one I used when my father passed away some years ago. It's beautiful.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending deepest condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss. There are just no other words.
My condolences to you and all who love her.
Connie and Family, you are all in my thoughts today. Your Mom/Grandma is Free!
God bless her soul. She passed on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, the great healer.
My condolences to you and all your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
To Connie and family,
It is my hope that your memories bring you comfort and touch your world with peace. Karen
I am so sorry. It's very hard to lose your Mom...suddenly everything feels empty.
I am sorry. That poem is such a lovely comparison, thank you. May you all find peace and comfort in the coming days. God Bless.
May she be at peace. Sending love and hugs.
My condolences to you and your family, Connie and Far Guy.
Condolences and a big hug. Thinking of you and your Family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss - my condolences to you personally and to your whole family. I wasn't able to get on your blog last week so I didn't realize she had passed - my prayers for comfort in these coming days.
Dawn P. Albany, GA
What a wonderful image your poem provides me. Thank you. I'm very sorry you mom had to move on ahead, but it's obvious to me from your posts that all of you know she is not alone. Nor are all of you. Hugs.
So very sorry for the loss of your Mama. Thanks for the poem, that is a very touching
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