Tuesday, August 15, 2023

EPITAPH

I will be with you in your prayers at night and in the waking light of dawn.

I will be there through tears of rain, depths of emotional drought, through uncharted waters and uncertain mists, through the promise of rainbows and bountiful days.

I will embrace you in the gentle whisper of an unexpected breeze that rises on the edge of dusk.

From "Death of a Soldier"
By Jon Varga


Why did I post this? Perhaps it will be the whisper of my spirit, sifting through forest trees......

20 comments:

  1. This is achingly beautiful, Jon. Have you thought about putting it to music?

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  2. I generally don't like to boast about the things I write, but these words really touch me. I don't think I'd ever be able to set it to music.

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    1. Thank you, Sandi - hope is all that keeps me going.

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    2. What do you hope for? I mean, if everything could be different.

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    3. Hope for good health and a full recovery -- - which is probably hoping for too much.....

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    4. Hope is often a phantom that will never materialize.

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  4. Soul-stirring and beautiful.
    Hope is important, hold it close.
    Jo xx

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    1. Hope is the only solace that softens an impossibly rough journey. I always appreciate your comments.

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  5. It's lovely, Jon. Thanks for giving it to us. I hope the best for you.

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    1. I really appreciate your positive thoughts, which are sorely needed. Thanks!

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  6. Lovely words. Thank you. My hope is you will be well.

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    1. Sandra - I'm hoping by some miracle that I'll get my strength back and some semblance of normalcy. Thanks for your encouraging words.

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  7. Touching! A bit haunting.
    One of your replies--"Hope is the only solace that softens an impossibly rough journey."--absolutely!!! May it cling to your soul. :)

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    1. Rita- your grueling journey has been an inspiration for me. Hope, courage, and determination. Hugs for you and Allie.

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  8. This is beautiful! My Mom used to say “Live in Hope” and I try to remember that, and I pray you will too. I think of you often Please- Live in Hope Jon.

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    1. "Live in hope" is a beautiful sentiment. Thanks for sharing it with me. It's comforting to know that you think of me often. Hugs.

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  9. I have very recently come to the realization that through terribly tough times, hope is all the more important and sometimes all we in this life.

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    1. When the proverbial tunnel seems eternally dark, we can only hope that there will be light at the end. I'm presently hoping that I'll be able to gain strength and walk again. It's always good to hear from you, Kim. Hugs to you and the fur babies.

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