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In memory of Phoenix (Rachel)

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MayBeMaw Thu 02-Dec-21 11:48:21

This was posted on Facebook in Rachel. (Phoenix ) ‘s memory this morning by her friend Hollie.
I thought those who knew. Phoenix and miss her but also all who are missing a loved one might like to share it

If Christmas is hard ,
If you’ve lost someone dear.
Just look in your heart,
And you’ll know they’re still here.

The star in the sky,
The light falling snow.
The robin outside,
It seems like they know.

If this is a time,
When you’re struggling through.
Just do what you can,
For what matters, is you.

There’s no need to be merry,
There’s no need to be bright.
Just do what you can,
It will all be all right

GrannyGravy13 Thu 02-Dec-21 11:50:19

Beautiful words ?

AGAA4 Thu 02-Dec-21 12:02:17

That poem made me cry. Christmas is so hard for those of us who have lost someone.

Jaxjacky Thu 02-Dec-21 12:20:06

Very appropriate for many.

Lucca Thu 02-Dec-21 12:39:57

AGAA4

That poem made me cry. Christmas is so hard for those of us who have lost someone.

Yes It’s hard for many people for many reasons but when you tell people you don’t like Christmas you get “oh Scrooge ! Grinch !’

Lovely poem

Auntieflo Thu 02-Dec-21 12:40:41

Thank you MayBeMaw. Made me feel emotional.

MissAdventure Thu 02-Dec-21 12:48:37

Oh that is lovely.
The picture, too.
I am going to put it on my WhatsApp profile in memory of phoenix and those I miss. smile

sodapop Thu 02-Dec-21 12:56:38

Lovely poem and so appropriate for those who are grieving. ?

Curlywhirly Thu 02-Dec-21 13:15:25

Lovely sentiments when remembering a lovely lady. Of course Christmas is a time of year lots of us will be thinking of Phoenix - when we attempt to cook our Christmas gammon joints ? Her description of wrestling with the blummin' thing is hilarious, I loved her sense of humour and miss her amusing take on life.

Oldwoman70 Thu 02-Dec-21 13:22:33

Lovely poem. Too often those of us who have lost someone put on a front to "join in the fun". Since being widowed I have spent all but 2 Christmas Days alone - that way I can have a little cry before remembering all the lovely fun times I had with DH.

Kali2 Thu 02-Dec-21 13:28:11

very beautiful and poignant.

MayBeMaw Thu 02-Dec-21 13:43:20

Oldwoman70

Lovely poem. Too often those of us who have lost someone put on a front to "join in the fun". Since being widowed I have spent all but 2 Christmas Days alone - that way I can have a little cry before remembering all the lovely fun times I had with DH.

We pin the smile on don’t we- but inside it’s different tchsad

brook2704 Thu 02-Dec-21 13:58:59

Thank you for sharing Maw it’s a beautiful poem ?

tanith Thu 02-Dec-21 14:12:55

Thank you that is beautiful.

Urmstongran Thu 02-Dec-21 14:57:35

Lovely, comforting words just right for those in need. x

merlotgran Thu 02-Dec-21 15:31:53

Lovely poem. Thanks, Maw.

Christmas is going to be tough this year, just as it was last year, knowing it would be DH's last and the year before when DD had just died.

I know I'll have a lovely time with the family and it's just one day but I'll be glad when it's over.

Cooking the Christmas gammon always falls to me every year so I'll pin 'Cursing the Gammon' to the fridge door and raise a glass to Phoenix wine tchgrin

kittylester Thu 02-Dec-21 15:36:34

A sad and happy memory.

M0nica Thu 02-Dec-21 16:00:16

Exactly.

Dottygran59 Thu 02-Dec-21 16:18:43

Oh Maw, thank you - it's beautiful. Yes, Pheonix's gammon story had me howling with laughter - what a lovely legacy she leaves

Hellogirl1 Thu 02-Dec-21 16:21:51

Thank you Maw, such lovely words, made me cry.

NotTooOld Thu 02-Dec-21 16:24:27

So sorry to hear about Phoenix. Best wishes to her family and friends.

mrshat Thu 02-Dec-21 16:24:36

Thank you Maw - a really beautiful poem. A lovely lady who is greatly missed. Bring on the gammon!! Keep strong everyone flowers

Calistemon Thu 02-Dec-21 16:33:15

Thank you for posting that lovely poem, MayBeMaw

Thinking of Rachel and all those who have lost someone very dear flowers

Gossamerbeynon1945 Thu 02-Dec-21 16:36:02

Beatiful poem.

BlueSapphire Thu 02-Dec-21 17:21:44

Lovely poem; I always think of late DH when I see a robin. I say "Hello Mike, have you come to keep an eye on me?"