Do Not Wish It All Away...
By Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
Johannesburg, South Africa
March 21, 2016 7:01am CST
We met when we were 17
it all seemed such a dream.
Young love they said, how would it end? They simply could not see.
See that it would thrive and last,
years would fly past, always too soon,
all in the blink of an eye really,
full of lifes highs and lows, clearly.
Because that is what life is made up of, you see. No such thing as perfection,
I say without inflection, it is just a fact,
that life is indeed summed up like that. Blessed I was to have more highs,
saw the world with my love by my side.
Joys and laughter, tears and sorrow,
no promise of a tomorrow.
So, embrace all that this life is,
do not wish it away, they say,
when I see how fast time went,
I have to say, I agree.
I wrote this in honour of my Aunt. Her and my Uncle met when they were 17, they were then married for 56 years. Before it all came to an end. Friday the 18th was her memorial service. May she Rest In Peace.
The photo I am sharing is of the entrance of the Chapel where the memorial service was held. Take care everyone!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
31 Mar 16
@mom210 , thank you. Like my Uncle said in his speech at his Birthday, they started dating when they were 17, and all these years later they were still dating. There was something special there for sure, before she passed away so suddenly.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
22 Mar 16
That made me tear up, I have been with my husband for 50 years and I can't imagine trying to go on without him. Very well expressed in your memorial.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Mar 16
@BelleStarr , that is wonderful that you and your husband have been together 50 years! Sounds like you both have that something special that my Uncle and Aunt had. Thank you.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
25 Mar 16
my deepest condolences'n yer loss, hon. what a lovely ode to the 'young' couple! 'n a most lovely place to hold a memorial. 'tis jest jaw-droppin' to see such beauty cascadin' down those walls.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
31 Mar 16
@crazyhorseladycx , thank you. It was a really lovely, tranquil place that the memorial was held at.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
21 Mar 16
I'm sorry for your aunt. They have a great love story. My prayers and condolences. May she rest in peace.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Mar 16
@Macarrosel , thank you. They really were such a special couple. They were meant to be together.
@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)
• Canada
23 Mar 16
Lovely poem, and a good reminder for all of us:)
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
31 Mar 16
@HebrewGreekStudies , thank you. It is a reminder for me to appreciate every day too.
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@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
22 Mar 16
Beautiful poem in memory of your Aunt. I'm sure she'd be smiling in heaven knowing that she will be deeply missed. Sending you and your family some hugs.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Mar 16
@Ladypeace , thank you. Those hugs are appreciated. :)
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@WilmaHenry54 (360)
• Stanton, Kentucky
22 Mar 16
That's such a sweet poem in honor of your aunt. Time does indeed go by way too fast.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Mar 16
@WilmaHenry54 , thank you. Time really is flying by, I wish we could sometimes stop time...
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
21 Mar 16
lovely commemoration of a loving marriage that genuinely lasted a lifetime - hope the memorial service went well
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Mar 16
@arthurchappell , they really just knew how to make their marriage work. My Uncle says they never stopped dating. Thank you, it went well, it was truly a lovely service.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
21 Mar 16
That was a beautiful poem in honor of you Aunt! You did a good job on the poem too,
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Mar 16
@PainsOnSlate , thank you. It just came to my mind.
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@lilnana1111 (2305)
• United States
21 Mar 16
That was a beautiful tribute to your Aunt & Uncle.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Mar 16
@lilnana1111 , thank you. They were an amazing couple. My Uncle is trying to be so strong now.
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