tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post7327299251279032406..comments2023-11-07T07:53:32.305+11:00Comments on The Passionate Crone (poetry): There's Only MeRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-47836447512260161972012-10-31T15:59:33.804+11:002012-10-31T15:59:33.804+11:00Sharon, what a lovely thing for me to be told! I t...Sharon, what a lovely thing for me to be told! I try to do the Buddhist thing (not that I am Buddhist) of observing my own thoughts and emotions as well as experiencing them. I also meditate and journal as often as I can. Even though I manage all this not so very often, it does seem to help. Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-59418502603395950552012-10-31T15:55:12.416+11:002012-10-31T15:55:12.416+11:00Ah yes, I'm sure you do know exactly. You'...Ah yes, I'm sure you do know exactly. You're an inspiring example.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-27762568524376957022012-10-31T15:53:53.164+11:002012-10-31T15:53:53.164+11:00Yes indeed. Shall do.Yes indeed. Shall do.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-60378119409955731852012-10-31T15:53:21.496+11:002012-10-31T15:53:21.496+11:00Thanks for reading. :)Thanks for reading. :)Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-40484958454730842522012-10-31T15:52:49.110+11:002012-10-31T15:52:49.110+11:00Thanks!Thanks!Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-67057320906481310372012-10-31T15:51:21.865+11:002012-10-31T15:51:21.865+11:00Yes, and they keep me grounded and functioning. Bu...Yes, and they keep me grounded and functioning. But they miss him too, and I need to try and confort them as much as they do me. Really we all have to just live through it. Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-33012688689515923352012-10-31T11:15:56.367+11:002012-10-31T11:15:56.367+11:00I find myself seeking your work Rosemary ... I, wh...I find myself seeking your work Rosemary ... I, who have nothing to be low about, go there too easily - so like to read your writing (and a few others that seem to carry on regardless) and glean what it is that keeps some strong ... and some, not so muchS.E.Ingrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135141369161538082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-4695262642297058332012-10-31T04:30:50.939+11:002012-10-31T04:30:50.939+11:00Rosemary, I know exactly what you mean. You have ...Rosemary, I know exactly what you mean. You have expressed the recognition of the 'only me' so well. And yes, knowing it is a part of grief really does not lessen anything; but all one can do is walk on one step at a time. Peace to you.<br><br>And thanks for supporting the Pantry! I was a bit late in sharing mine.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-60154622879344344862012-10-30T08:02:27.668+11:002012-10-30T08:02:27.668+11:00sending love dear Rosemary...all in all what is it...sending love dear Rosemary...all in all what is it you are still grateful for? please visit my post and perhaps offer some thoughts for this years gratitude quilt...even in sadness, in grief, there are moments of gratitude, true gratitude that arise.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-57115524252715962292012-10-30T05:08:57.756+11:002012-10-30T05:08:57.756+11:00Terribly sad and the sense of loss is palpable.The...Terribly sad and the sense of loss is palpable.<br>The cats must be of some comfort. They are very sensitive creatures.rallentandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06980559347805844568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-45286982302883637272012-10-30T02:21:38.416+11:002012-10-30T02:21:38.416+11:00Felt piece Rosemary...tough times you are going th...Felt piece Rosemary...tough times you are going through. Thanks for sharing with us.Poet Laundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04344877737695801883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-31340225570069308422012-10-29T19:03:16.635+11:002012-10-29T19:03:16.635+11:00The washing machine line made me laugh out loud. ...The washing machine line made me laugh out loud. What an apt encapsulation, wow. That was seriously good.Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671369143627041740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-828419862061945592012-10-29T13:43:57.256+11:002012-10-29T13:43:57.256+11:00Unfortunately I rarely remember dreams. But I'...Unfortunately I rarely remember dreams. But I'm conscious of him when I'm awake.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-87948351858242736352012-10-29T13:42:27.117+11:002012-10-29T13:42:27.117+11:00I find I frequently have occasion to remind myself...I find I frequently have occasion to remind myself that there's only me - with its various implications.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-40994369293162568292012-10-29T12:53:44.744+11:002012-10-29T12:53:44.744+11:00Oh yes, I know, Rosemary. I love it that his voice...Oh yes, I know, Rosemary. I love it that his voice still says "you're clear on this side"......am sure he is not far from you, kiddo. Does he come in dreams? I do hope so.Sherry Blue Skyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-77461057752682529882012-10-29T10:55:54.146+11:002012-10-29T10:55:54.146+11:00The repetition of there's only me was effectiv...The repetition of there's only me was effective ~<br><br>Things are different when its only us and the pets...and then your last stanza on real grief, very powerful close ~Heavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.com