A ship sails and I stand watching
till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says,
"She is gone!"
Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all.
She is just as large now as when I last saw her.
Her diminished size and total loss from my sight
is in me, not in her.
And just at that moment when someone at my side says,
"She is gone,"
there are others who are watching her
coming over their horizon and other voices
take up a glad shout,
"There she comes!"
That is what dying is;
A horizon and just the limit of our sight.
Lift us up, oh Lord, that we may see further.
Bishop Charles Henry Brent
3 comments:
What a beautiful sentiment. I take it a loved one has passed, and if that is correct, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy, regardless of age or circumstances. Only time can heal the pain.
Claudia
Hi Claudia,
Thank you for your thoughts. Indeed, my dad passed away, and it's been very hard. I'm just taking things one day at a time right now.
Hope you and Paul are doing well and enjoying your summer.
Ann
So so sorry for your loss. wishing you light summer days and lots of comforting carbs.
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