i am poor in responding to news of death -- either goes numb, or say stupid things like that - to get the minds out of it is my first lookout - sometimes i even, wonder why i do that...perhaps a mourning in itself -- can't just cry over death,
but there's this image from old Enlish movie of an old lady with yellow umbrella staying back in the rain at the cemetery after all have left -- can't remember the name of the movie-- very old,
Gillena, what a beautiful compassionate woman you are for you to create this haiga after singing at a funeral. I would have cried my eyes out afterwards. I guess I don't handle death very well.
Yesterday, one of my high school friend's mother died. I imagine she was crying from grief. Okay, I didn't look at this when it was posted, but it's so relevant.
this reminds of a movie scene, Gillena...as a haiga, it evokes the feeling, despite bright colours,
ReplyDeletewishes,
devika
Oh just realised, if someone close to you died, my condolence, Gillena,
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy, Holy Easter, Gillena :)
wishes,
devika
no Devika, no one close to me died, i would have emailed and told you; thank you for your concern
ReplyDeletemovie scene, yep fits the description also
i sing with my church choir and after singing at a funeral i did this haiga
much love...
Okay, Gillena :)
ReplyDeletei am poor in responding to news of death -- either goes numb, or say stupid things like that - to get the minds out of it is my first lookout - sometimes i even, wonder why i do that...perhaps a mourning in itself -- can't just cry over death,
but there's this image from old Enlish movie of an old lady with yellow umbrella staying back in the rain at the cemetery after all have left -- can't remember the name of the movie-- very old,
wishes,
devika
the sorrow,knowing still there will be joy, you are so beautiful Gillena :)
ReplyDeleteLorraine the joy come with the salvation's promise of eternal life
ReplyDeleteDev, i know what you mean, mourning,is troubling and traumatic, and equally stupifying
much love...
That strength, that holding of belief... it can calm the most tense souls... .
ReplyDelete__Best Easter wishes Gillena! _m
Gillena, what a beautiful compassionate woman you are for you to create this haiga after singing at a funeral. I would have cried my eyes out afterwards. I guess I don't handle death very well.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Michelle
Doug faith truly strengthes the soul, all the Best to you too at Easter
ReplyDeleteChelle thank you, i'm glad you stopped by
much love...
It seems the sky was crying and sobbing at the funeral, too...
ReplyDeleteThis is very well written by you!
Yesterday, one of my high school friend's mother died. I imagine she was crying from grief. Okay, I didn't look at this when it was posted, but it's so relevant.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Michelle