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Sunday, 24 January 2010

Upon Seeing A Dear Friend.


Yesterday.
There was a road, and mist and hoarfrost.
A long road that leads me astray.


And we greet one another with tears when we meet,
grief cruelly holding your hand.


We walk arm in arm,
our silences as deep as our words.



And though the longest road lies between us,
my dearest friend, 
our story still has miles to go.

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28 comments:

  1. Laura24 January 2010 at 23:38

    such a sweet dear friend this must be. The photos illustrate your poem perfectly.

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  2. Ellen25 January 2010 at 00:21

    Your poem and images were beautiful...a hoarfrost..I don't know what that is but I am going to find out...

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  3. Gigi Thibodeau25 January 2010 at 00:23

    Such profound beauty and feeling in this post, dear Ciara. Hope you are well. xoxo

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  4. Karen25 January 2010 at 00:45

    Beautiful words and stunning pictures Ciara.
    x

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  5. Sarah Bear25 January 2010 at 02:01

    So beautiful. Your words and pictures are almost magical.

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  6. Chris25 January 2010 at 03:09

    Divine. Your words and photographs are just divine. We had a hoarfrost recently and it was the first time I looked closely and saw how truly beautiful they are.

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  7. Annah25 January 2010 at 08:34

    Your words left me so full of emotion this morning Ciara. My thoughts for your poor friend.

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  8. Pussycats and Angels25 January 2010 at 09:43

    Such amazing pictures...Beautiful words....
    Blessings
    Julie x

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  9. Acornmoon25 January 2010 at 09:48

    This made me think of Thomas Hardy. I hope all is well.

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  10. Elaine Prunty 25 January 2010 at 11:33

    Really gorgeous harmonious words and photos Ciara,
    The first photo reminds me of Klimts Forest of beech trees,

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  11. Maeve25 January 2010 at 11:56

    Hey Ciara,
    I'm so so glad I stumbled upon your post. It tripped me up and made me remember a lost friend. Time to get in touch..
    Thank you, Maeve.

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  12. Kida25 January 2010 at 16:29

    beautiful photos and language...a pleasure to read! enjoy the day :)

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  13. Rima Staines25 January 2010 at 17:46

    Wow

    x

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  14. Fine Little Day25 January 2010 at 18:35

    Stunning photo you say, these are magic Ciara :)

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  15. Pandorah's Box25 January 2010 at 21:06

    So beautiful Ciara. This touched me deeply.

    Beautiful images.

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  16. Rebecca S.25 January 2010 at 22:09

    Beautiful thoughts, beautiful photos.

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  17. marty, sharon and pearl25 January 2010 at 23:27

    wow, beautiful photos & words as always ciara x

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  18. Mel26 January 2010 at 02:57

    Exquisite photos, exquisite words, rending of heart... bittersweet...

    Thinking of you

    m

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  19. Amber26 January 2010 at 10:54

    Yep you got that perfectly right. Perfect pics words and sentiment. You are always grand..xxxxxxxxx

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  20. Lisa26 January 2010 at 16:12

    I never thought fog was very beautiful until put to your words. Very nice!

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  21. Vanilla Press26 January 2010 at 16:45

    Hi Ciara
    Beautiful poem & love the photos..so moody..
    Jas
    x

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  22. Jennifer26 January 2010 at 16:56

    Such a peaceful and longing post - thank you. Jennifer

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  23. Katherine Krige26 January 2010 at 17:17

    "Our silences as deep as our words"

    You say so much in being there. The best support is touching a wounded soul. Not being afraid to use words wrong or right. Not being afraid to let silence say everything. Touch, hug, love and tomorrow. Angel wings are yours
    Katherine

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  24. Paddy26 January 2010 at 22:18

    Just being there for a friend is what's important.

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  25. Stephanie V28 January 2010 at 00:59

    Words and photos complement each other perfectly. Really beautiful.

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  26. Windthicket Fables28 January 2010 at 05:24

    Hey- I'd really like you to come over to my blog for a sec. I just nominated you for an award!

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  27. Jodi Kendall28 January 2010 at 16:30

    beautiful photography!

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  28. Delwyn1 February 2010 at 07:34

    Hello Ciara

    I saw you over at Martin's place and popped in for a visit. I have loved these misty images and the misty eyed words that accompany them...

    Happy days

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