Monthly Archives: January 2016

Dust to stardust

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David Bowie photographed by Annie Leibovitz.

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The cover of Aladdin Sane.

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David Bowie photographed by Helmut Newton. Lyrics from Lazarus.

Monday 11th January

David Bowie……..
1947 – 2016

Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust.

Heaven’s gained a starman.

Planet earth is blue
And there’s nothing I can do.

This serious moonlight.

Look up here, I’m in heaven.

Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim.

And the stars look very different today.

Press your space face close to mine, love.

I absolutely love you.

Lyrics by David Bowie

And you, my little man,
Are my very own starman.
Flying high, up in the sky,
Love you, my sweetie pie.
Angel son.
Forever young.
Love you always.
xxxxx

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Another sunset

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Sunday 10th January

Another sunset without you.
Another day without you here.
Another sunrise without you.
Another month, a new year.

Another long night without you.
Another morning, no wakeup call.
Another season without you.
Another with memories to recall.

I miss you so much.
Love you forever.

xxxxx

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Never shine as bright

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Saturday 9th January

I know the sun
Will come out tomorrow,
But without you,
It will never shine
As bright again.

And that’s the way
It seems to me.
The sky has lost
It’s glow, it’s brightness
The shine has gone.

I miss you.
More than I did yesterday,
But not as much
As I’ll miss you tomorrow.
Emptiness surrounds me.

Your smile and laughter
Lit up our lives.
Intense and demanding.
But never-ending
Surprises and joy.

And I know
The sun won’t shine
As bright again.
It’s warmth is there
The sparkle is gone.

Love you so very much.
Darling Angel son.
xxxxx

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Never be a day

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Friday 8th January

There will never be a day
When I won’t think of you.

Whatever I do, wherever I go
You are always on my mind.

The pain is not going away
I just miss you constantly.

I will remember your smile
To ease the sorrow I feel.

Love you forever sweetie pie.
Angel son, flying so high.

xxxxx

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The beach this afternoon

Aware of your absence

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Thursday 7th January

    “I am
constantly
    aware
   of your
  absence”

Yes, I can easily force a little smile
But inside my heart is surely broken.

Every single day I see the reminders
Of your life; the memories left behind.

I’m constantly aware of your absence
And I can sense you, but not see you.

Days turn into weeks and months
I miss you more than miss you less.

I am not the same person that I was
Hidden sorrow is now my companion.

Another Thursday comes round again
The day you left this earth for heaven.

And there is nothing I can do about it
Except remember all those good times.

And we did have such fun together
Laughs and merriment and adventures.

We love you so very much sweetheart
And we’ll miss you forever and ever.

xxxxx

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300 days

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Wednesday 6th January

Three hundred days without you.
So, how am I getting through this?
Don’t know, I really haven’t a clue
I’m teetering on the edge of the abyss

Our love for you will never ever falter.
The pain of your passing, always there.
Nothing will change or is going to alter.
As we quietly whisper a silent prayer

Three hundred days without you.
We didn’t know it was your time,
As up to heaven you peacefully flew.
Our darling boy, sweet child of mine.

Love you always.
Miss you constantly.
Sleep tight darling.
xxxx

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The heart never forgets

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Tuesday 5th January

   “Each time we
embrace a memory,
   we meet again
   with those we
      love ….. for
        the heart
           never
         forgets.”

Well, that must mean
I’m always meeting you.
For I embrace a memory
Every waking moment.
You are there in my heart
In my sleepy dreams too.
You are there in my heart.
And my heart will never forget.

I love you baby.
I always will.
But I miss you.
Miss you so much.
So very much.

Beloved Angel son
xxx xxx

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I’m still not ready

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Monday 4th January

“I’m still not ready to accept that you are gone ………. I’m workin’ on it, but I have to admit, that day has not arrived yet.
Maybe it never will.”

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The pain I feel is not as piercing now
Silent screams are beginning to fade
Sorrow becomes a dull, monotonous ache
Tears are no longer a flowing cascade.

Today there is just a vast emptiness
Where once was vibrancy, passion, hope
On my shoulders, a weight of loneliness
I’ll stumble through, trying hard to cope.

In life, you were a huge bundle of energy
Demanding, all-consuming and intense
Always kept on our toes to entertain you
The realisation you’ve gone is immense.

I will continue, go on, because I have to
I will get up every day, no other choice
I will always look back and smile
In all your memories, I will rejoice.

You’ll live on forever and for always
In the hearts of everyone you did touch
For you were a special, enigmatic soul
And we love and miss you so much.

Sweet precious Angel
xxxxx

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Just know…….

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Sunday 3rd January

“Just know that wherever you are,
I miss you
and I wish you were here.”

I miss you my Angel,
My darling, my son.
Starting a year without you,
Will be a difficult one.

I just want you to know,
Wherever you might be,
Your soul is in my heart,
Safely held within me.

Staying with me forever,
With thirty years of joy,
All those memories,
Of you, my beloved boy.

Wish you could be with us
Today, right here, right now.
Just what I wouldn’t do
To see you again, somehow.

Just know, that I am here,
My hand placed on my heart,
Just know that you are there,
And we will never be apart.

Love you my Angel,
Thinking of you always.
Missing you so much,
I will do all my days.

xxxxxxx

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Swimming with dolphins

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Saturday 2nd January

On this very day, nine years ago,
You fulfilled a wish
That meant so much.
We booked a time for you to go solo.

Swimming with dolphins was such a dream,
An amazing experience
Just for you.
Sleek grey mammals, whose skin did gleam.

A caring instructor looking after you,
Making sure you had
The best of the session,
Listening to directions to see you through.

Taking a while to dispel your fears,
Soon it’ll be your turn
For the swim.
Shall I, shan’t I? As the moment nears.

Reaching out to touch the flipper gently,
A kiss on the nose,
A swim on your own,
You were concentrating so very intently.

Holding carefully onto the dorsal fin,
Kibby the dolphin
Became your friend,
And across your face, a great big grin.

So, swim free and far my darling angel,
With the dolphins
Of the azure, blue sea,
Bobbing and diving, incredibly graceful.

Love you forever
Miss you always.
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Dolphin Research Centre. Grassy Key. 2nd January 2007

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