Another family member has passed away today. My dear aunt, the wife of my mom’s oldest brother, left this life early in the morning. She was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. To be in her presence was to feel loved. I will miss her a lot. Her passing reminds me of a lesson my partner’s cancer has taught me, to live right now. (en español más adelante)
Today
I hug you goodbye
before you flit on an errand
before you bike to the store
before you ride the bus downtown
I hold you in my arms
your spirit and mine
embraced and intertwined
an ellipse with two foci
My wish today
is that you know
without a doubt
my intentions were clear
to love you until the last day
your feet touch earth
or perish in the attempt
–Rebecca Cuningham, 16 June 2021
En español
Amar como si fuera mi último día Otro pariente falleció hoy. Mi querida tía, la esposa del hermano mayor de mi mamá, se despidió a la vida temprano esta mañana. Ella era una de las personas más simpáticas que he conocida en mi vida. Estar en su presencia era sentirse amado. La echaré de menos un montón. Su fallecimiento me acuerda de una lección del cancer de mi pareja; vive en el presente.
Hoy
Te despido con un abrazo
antes de tu salida de compras
antes de tu paseo en bicicleta
antes de tu viajecito en autobus
Te circundo con mis brazos
tu espíritu y el mío
abrazados y entrelazados
un elipse con dos focos
Mi esperanza para hoy
es que sepas sin duda
que mis intenciones quedaran claras
para amarte hasta el último día
que nuestros pies toquen la tierra
o perecer en el intento
–Rebecca Cuningham 16 junio 2021
Please give an extra hug or kind word to someone you love, today. ¡Olé! –Rebecca
Favor de regalarle un abrazo adicional o una palabra bonita a alguien que amas, hoy. ¡Olé! –Rebecca
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Such beautiful words, so sorry to read of your loss x
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Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate them and you.
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🤗🤍🤍
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This is beautiful
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Thanks so much for your comment. Glad to see you are continuing to blog. Love your photo of the narrow streets of Rome.
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Sorry that you’ve lost another loved one, Rebecca ❤ I love the spirit of your poem.
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Thanks, Rosaliene. I appreciate your support very much.
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So sorry for your loss Rebecca. Lovely poem and reminder to appreciate the every day and those around you.
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Thanks for your condolences and the compliment.
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So sorry to hear this — mi más sincero pésame. But I love the poem.
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It’s so heartening to get kind, supportive responses. Makes my eyes get misty.
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My condolences, Rebecca…having a loved one pass away is not easy to handle. But it is true that their passing reaffirms the importance of enjoying life while we can, and as means of honoring them to continue to find life fulfilling and happy. A lovely poem that captures the essence of love and sorrow!
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Thank you, Rebecca. Very well said and I appreciate the compliment.
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My thoughts are with your family member and I am sending all of you hugs to get through the tough time ahead! Lots of love! xoxo
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I appreciate your support. It means so much at times like these.
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You’re welcome Rebecca 🌹
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I’m so sorry to hear of your Aunt’s passing, she seemed like a wonderful woman. I’m happy that you learned to live right now and loved her every second that you were with her. That poem was very beautiful, I’m sure that she’s proud that you’re honouring her memory so beautifully like this.
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Thanks very much. You are so kind and supportive.
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I’m so sorry I got confused with my first reply. I’ve had a cold for two weeks and it’s doing a number on my mind! Hope you’re having a great weekend.
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No worries! I understand 😊
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