I read this at my dear friend {akin to my GodFather} Lionel's funeral last week, I wish I had the courage (ability) to read it at my 40th Birthday Party on Saturday night... because this is where my heart is at. I thank my dear husband for having the heart and sensitvity to know exactly where I was/am at. Nath, I love you endlessly for being the man you are, of integrity and devotion! Always.
Image from here.
This poem is how I feel about Lionel, and how I try to be with those in my life. I aspire to be a person as described in this poem:
SOME PEOPLE
Some people come into our lives
and leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never ever the same.
Some people come into our lives
and quickly go... some stay for a whle
and embrace our silent dreams.
They help us become aware
of the delicate winds of hope...
and we discover within every human spirit
there are wings yearning to fly.
They help our hearts to see that
the only stairway to the stars
is woven with dreams...
and we find ourselves
unafraid to reach high.
They celebrate the true essence
of who we are...
and have faith in all
that we may become.
Some people awaken us
to new and deeper realisations...
for we gain insight
from the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Throughout our lives we are sent
precious souls...
meant to share our journey
however brief or lasting their stay
they remind us why we are here.
To learn... to teach... to nurture... to Love
Some people come into our lives
to cast a steady light
upon our path and guide our every step
their shining belief in us
helps us to believe in ourselves.
Some people come into our
lives to teach us about love...
The love that rests within ourselves.
Let us reach out to others
and feel the bliss of giving
for love is far richer in action
than it ever is in words.
Some people come into our lives
and they move our souls to sing
and make our spirits dance.
They help us to see that everything on earth
is part of the incredibility of life...
and that it is always there
for us to take of its joy.
Some people come into our lives
and leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never ever the same.
-by Flavia Weedn-
Not all people are Some people types... Lionel was, I certainly strive to be. However, definitely there are people in my life who are not some people, and I try to see the best of the situation... they provide me with valuable lessons to learn... mainly how I don't want to be, or make people feel.
I have had a remarkable 40 years... and more than anything these past few years I have learned to forgive & to love those that love me and not be ashamed or afraid of what others think of my unconditional love to those who mean so much to me. No one is perfect in life... all we can do is go by the way that someone makes you FEEL. I feel very loved by so many in my life, and I know I am very fortunate.
I miss Lionel so badly, and I am thankful for being able to travel this journey of life with him.
For my 40th Birthday I give thanks and gratitude to all those that love me, and enrich my life with joy and compassion... with love and sensitivity. Thankyou... you know exactly who you are :) xxx
40 feels very good!
Love out.
Bx
