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Sunday, July 18, 2021

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My mother was cremated last Sunday. July 11th 2021. I did not attend in person, I used the option of a live youtube stream. My brother read my poem Coconut Fudge in the eulogy. (This is my final farewell posting) THANKS FOR YOUR CONDOLENCES.
YOU CAN READ 'Coconut Fudge'  HERE




behind her mountains -
sun-kissed reverie sketches
the journey ahead
© gillena cox 2021

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 Sunday XXXIII of the series '100 ways to haiku a mask '

Tell me about your Sunday email me OR post a COMMENT 

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Our (Trinidad and Tobago) borders are now opened

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 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. [Psalm 124:8]

What's there to smile about today? Thank God for the grace of poetry 

SUNDAY SMILES


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BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH
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ENJOY THE MUSIC: Roberta Flack The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face '69
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35 comments:

  1. Rosemary Nissen-Wade7:51 AM

    There's nothing quite like losing one's mother; that bond is so basic.

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    1. Gillena Cox9:40 AM

      Thanks for dropping by Rosemary

      Much💜love

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  2. Debi Swim8:35 AM

    Both of these evoke strong emotions

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    1. Gillena Cox9:41 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Debi

      Much💜love

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  3. C. Sandlin8:59 AM

    With prayers for you & your family, this was a heartwrenching poem.

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    1. Gillena Cox9:42 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Chrissa

      Much💜love

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  4. rallentanda9:32 AM

    Beautiful poetry and artwork , Gillena.

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  5. Gillena Cox9:42 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Rall

    Much💜love

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  6. Ron. Lavalette10:38 AM

    We're sending My Beloved Sandra's mother's ashes off into the Atlantic on the 1st Sunday in August. She passed a while back, but she & her Significant Other asked to have their ashes mixed, and he passed only just recently. I feel for you, Sister.

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    1. Gillena Cox1:00 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Ron

      Much💜love

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  7. indybev11:15 AM

    I love your interpretation of the image, Gillena. Sending prayerful thoughts.

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    1. Gillena Cox1:01 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Bev

      Much💜love

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  8. Carrie Van Horn11:28 AM

    A truly lovely Haiku for the Muse my friend. I also loved your sweet poem for your sweet Mother. Sending hugs your way dear Gillena. 💙🙏

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    1. Gillena Cox1:01 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Carrie

      Much💜love

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  9. Helen12:08 PM

    My heart felt the enormity of your words in this short verse.. so beautiful. Now get ready Gee, we are ready to pick you up, head out for a grand adventure. LOL

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    1. Gillena Cox1:01 PM

      ☺Thanks for your appreciation Helen

      Much💜love

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  10. phillip woodruff (jalopy dreams)12:54 PM

    so sorry to hear about your mother, best wishes to you and yours. this poem is a wonderful tribute, just beautiful

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  11. Gillena Cox1:02 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Phillip

    Much💜love

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  12. Old Egg9:04 PM

    How sad it is when ones mother dies. I was a youngster in WW2 but with her there was never anything to fear as I always felt safe with her.

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    1. Gillena Cox9:33 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Robin

      Much💜love

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  13. dsnake19:50 PM

    how heart-breaking it is to lose a mother, and you choose a great poem to read in the eulogy.

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  14. Gillena Cox9:34 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Cheong Lee san

    Much💜love

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  15. ✿11:04 AM

    So gorgeous.

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  16. purplepeninportland.com8:31 PM

    A gorgeous heart-breaking poem. Art is amazing!

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    1. Gillena Cox4:25 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Sara

      Much💜love

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  17. Joel (@Stranded Tree)12:20 AM

    My condolences for the loss of your mother. I enjoy your haiku and they are perfectly matched with your visual choices.
    Take care.

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  18. Gillena Cox4:25 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Joel

    Much💜love

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  19. Susie Clevenger4:16 PM

    Thank goodness for those sun kissed daydreams.

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    1. Gillena Cox12:32 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Susie

      Much💜love

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  20. Marion Horton2:49 PM

    Your haiku is a perfect accompaniment to the photo prompt. So sorry for your sad news Gillena. I read Coconut Fudge - there is something about cooking sweet treats that brings mothers to mind. ❤

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  21. Gillena Cox12:32 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Marion

    Much💜love

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  22. Phoenix Retribution2:12 PM

    My condolences to you and the family and I will keep you all lifted in prayer. I love your haiku and such beautiful tribute poem to your mom.

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    1. Gillena Cox2:30 PM

      Thanks for dropping by Phoenix

      Much💜love

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  23. Jenna10:37 PM

    That first haiku is so sad! :(

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  24. Gillena Cox2:30 PM

    Thank you for your appreciation Jenna

    Much💜love

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