Hi Dan has been asking us to honour Cee. Here is what he has to say. “This Friday, November 7th, several of us bloggers are asking you to post a flower or a black and white photo on your blog, in memory of Cee Neuner. Your photo can be the subject of your post, or just a photo you add to a different post. Visit either my blog (https://noFacilities.com), or Marsha’s (https://alwayswrite.blog/), or both and leave a link to your post. The black-and-white pictures can be on any topic, but Marsha reminded me that Cee particularly loved bridges and old barns. Post a photo and, if you like, add a thought about Cee or your experience with her challenges. Reminders, links and the publishing schedule will follow in the coming weeks. You can also link up at Cee’s Which Way Challenge which is now managed by Deb Waters. Deb will be featuring Which Ways with B&W photos beginning on the 7th..
ANGEL SHADOWS .
Shadows touch our lives daily and often we do not realise until they are gone that they were there. Shadows can be dark or light. Often they bless us with joy sometimes they blight us but they are constantly there and we must accept them. Life is short and we must accept that and make the most of all we are offered or denied. Sometimes it’s just fleeting sometimes it’s more permanent always the good or the bad is for a reason. People come and go and we have our memories…. until we go. Angels are around us not all have wings.
Gentle wings flutter we catch a glimpse, black and white life is so precious time is a thief all souls and yet the world keeps turning
Royal mail box.Evening shadows Dusk in the snow Plant reflectionThe HillTea PartyThe RoadMessage on stoneThree generationsMemories.
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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31 thoughts on “A Tanka Prose in Honour of Cee. #1Day4Cee”
This is so lovely Willow, your words are so true – I did not know Cee, I wish I had …. I took a photo of a bridge at the weekend that appealed to me, it’s not something I usually photograph and I liked it in black and white… you never know what spirits are influencing … 💞
How true is that …we never know what spirits move us? … You should join the tribute and use your photo. I did not know Cee well either but I liked her blog 💜💜💜
This is wonderful, Sis. I didn’t know Cee; reading all the amazing comments and posts, it’s clear she was loved and greatly respected by her peers on WordPress
Willow, you are so talented. Your pictures and words are so touching. Your angels without wings reminded me of a verse somewhere in the back of my mind. I couldn’t quote it, but Google is so good!
“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Hebrews 13:1-3
Welcome to my “Heartland Echoes,” where I aim to share my poems with the world, along with my survival story and autobiography of childhood abuse, motivational quotes, and much more. Through my words, I hope to inspire others to share their own stories and experiences. Each poem is a piece of my heart and soul, along with a story of a traumatic past, crafted with inspiration, Hope, faith, love and passion. I believe that by sharing our art and emotions, I’ll be able to connect with others on a deeper level and create a sense of community.
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This is so lovely Willow, your words are so true – I did not know Cee, I wish I had …. I took a photo of a bridge at the weekend that appealed to me, it’s not something I usually photograph and I liked it in black and white… you never know what spirits are influencing … 💞
How true is that …we never know what spirits move us? … You should join the tribute and use your photo. I did not know Cee well either but I liked her blog 💜💜💜
I have actually used the photo for a poem this morning ..: 💞
Oh! Great 😃 I shall check it out asap 💜💜🤩
Love your write up and photos sis.
Thank you Sis , a tribute to another departed blogger💜
I know. 😍😍😍
Beautifully done… and clever too. Nice one, Willow 💛💛
Thank you so much Chris 💜💜
Such a beautiful tribute, Willow — the line “gentle wings flutter” feels especially moving to me, like a quiet blessing carried on the wind.
~David
Thank you David the line ” gentle wings flutter” I see as a gentle prayer/ blessing … I am pleased that you appreciated that 💜💜
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This is wonderful, Sis. I didn’t know Cee; reading all the amazing comments and posts, it’s clear she was loved and greatly respected by her peers on WordPress
Thank you Sis , I didn’t know Cee that well but she was a shining light and touched us all 💜💜💜
What a gorgeous presentation Willow. Every word photo and song.
Thank you Violet Cee was special and worth the effort 💕
I don’t know who Cee is, but your words and photos are beautiful. ‘Time is a thief of all souls’ … I love that x
She was a lovely talented lady who touched everyone she contacted 💜💜
I believe that shadows are magical!
Amen Jan so do I 💜💜💜
Beautiful tribute to Cee, Willow. Lovely Tanka!
Thank you Terri 😊
Willow, you are so talented. Your pictures and words are so touching. Your angels without wings reminded me of a verse somewhere in the back of my mind. I couldn’t quote it, but Google is so good!
“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Hebrews 13:1-3
Isn’t that a cool thought?
Thank you Marsha I am not really …I just do my best. I love that you found that quote it is so beautiful 💜💜💜
A beautiful way to remember.
Thank you so much 🙏🙏
You’re most welcome
This is a beautiful tribute, Willow 🙏💛
Thank you Robbie she was an inspiration 💜💜