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Dear Sister Ruth
I painted this work after our dog Abigail died
her last few years
spent in the comfort of home, her bed
her life with those she loved
as illness took her body
as if making it anew
until it was ready
to return to earth
Ascension
This work was painted for Alma
Our sister who departed on Christmas Eve two years ago
It had been started with the image of Abigail
howling at the moon
But
as Alma lay in bed
the eternal night came closer
the image darkened
the world covering with the depth of winter
under a blanket of white
Today, Ruth, joins Alma
her body embraced by earth
her life spirit flies free
a flock of emotions, of temporal pain and sorrows
soar into the sky of eternity
the deep memories of being with you
held deeply inside us
all who have been touched by your heart
your mind
and what we define as soul
the bird flying from the ark
of mortal life
Thank you Ruth
for the love you gave
the nurture
of your mind
your words, sharp and smooth
edged with the beauty of affection
your spirit flies also
to us, let us say it all together
yes, within "me"
Thank you Ruth for being you.
(Begun on 12/28/21)
I stumbled through my little poem for Ruth, her daughter
Shelley posted this Rain Song . . .
singing the sentiments so beautifully
for you
and we hope, when we join you
for us
May 17, 1942 - December 22, 2021
Alma Lorraine Frase White Dean
April 26, 1937 - December 24, 2019
And I know, Ruth, that you will be inside my art, in glass or paint
always created from the heart
