Phoenix

The tune has been in my head for over a week now, and I too dance for Phoenix. ?

On Desert island Discs this morning Pata Pata was one of the choices. It’s so catchy I couldn’t stop myself having a little dance in the bathroom as I cleaned my teeth and thought of Phoenix.

I am bumping this up in case somebody missed The Cursing of the Gammon on page 1. Shows her sense of humour to a T.

A very sad loss, I do hope her family are coping.

RIP dear lady ?

Thank you Marydoll

Such beautiful words and sung beautifully for a lady who had a beautiful spirit
I am still wiping away the tears.

RIP Rachel

Thank you Marydoll

Thanks very much

Bumping this again. I'm sure people would be sorry to miss it.

I agree, lovely to see you back again Iam64.

Iam, good to hear from you! ?

Many thanks to Maw and others for letting me know about Phoenix. She was a great virtual friend on the forum.

Lovely words Marydoll.

Bumping this,

That is a beautiful piece of writing Marydoll ,
and thank you for sharing it with us. ?

Thank you Marydoll ?

Marydoll

Today our Phoenix/Rachel was laid to rest.

One of the reflective songs played at the service was The Parting Glass by Cara Dillon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKpda9KVRXI



The Parting Glass

Of all the money that e'er I had, I spent it in good company
And of all the harm that e'er I've done, alas it was to none but me
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Goodnight and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I had, they're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had, they would wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!"
A man may drink and not be drunk, a man may fight and not be slain
A man may court a pretty girl and perhaps be welcomed back again
But since it has so ordered been by a time to rise and a time to fall
Come fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all
Come fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all”

Goodnight, dear friend. You are now at peace, but you remain in our hearts. ?

Thank you Marydoll….????

Thank you *Marydoll.
As someone wrote, we were so privileged to have "known" Phoenix.?

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing Marydoll ?

Today our Phoenix/Rachel was laid to rest.

One of the reflective songs played at the service was The Parting Glass by Cara Dillon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKpda9KVRXI



The Parting Glass

Of all the money that e'er I had, I spent it in good company
And of all the harm that e'er I've done, alas it was to none but me
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Goodnight and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I had, they're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had, they would wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!"
A man may drink and not be drunk, a man may fight and not be slain
A man may court a pretty girl and perhaps be welcomed back again
But since it has so ordered been by a time to rise and a time to fall
Come fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all
Come fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all”

Goodnight, dear friend. You are now at peace, but you remain in our hearts. ?

I see the sun is shining today, which is very apt as Rachel brought sunshine to so many people. RIP to Phoenix

Fly high Phoenix

Rest well Phoenix ? We are so privileged and lucky to have “known” you.

R.I.P. Phoenix

Thank you for the joy you gave us, Phoenix. Fare thee well. ? ❤️