I stand on the shore
of an ocean named loss
where my eyes are always
drawn to the horizon
scanning encroaching fog
for the outlines
of those I have loved
of those I have lost
How many empty shapes
have been etched on my soul
like shadow
like negatives of photographs
from those who have been torn away
from this world
from my life
by the raging tides?
Eulogies
written in my blood
on the golden sands
in calligraphy
Words
memories
caging my heart
like delicate silver filigree
I am called to the sea
to sing their names
one by one
to the dawn tide
ancient shanties
of the women who have waited
women who know loss
like an element
a mineral
mixed in the marrow of their bones
I will sing steady and pure
refresh their memories
recall their meaning
for the rising sun
the fading moon
letting nothing be forgotten
not allowing them
to be completely lost
like the time that is slipping
through my aching fingers
© 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights Reserved
Brave & Reckless 
Hauntingly Beautiful.
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thank you so much
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Check mine.
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Your blog? It is marked private.
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Yes
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It isn’t now.
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I must admit– I am a little baffled. All I can find on your site is your email address. I am assuming that there is something specific that you wanted me to look at.
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If you see the WordPress logo at top if you tap that then go into blog posts they are there.
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Sorry– no WordPress logo on the top. I am on a PC and the only link is to your home page which only includes your email address. Perhaps you could copy and paste the link of what you want me to look at?
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I am still learning how it works I am kind of still new to WordPress and how it works.
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Ah, I see them now.
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Yes I must have chosen something in customise and lost them. But sorted it now. Thank you for being patient with me. I appreciate it. ☺
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I appreciate your feedback.
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Are the icons at the top?
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Beautiful . . . your words painted a moving picture for me.
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I’m so glad it resonated for you
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Your work is always beautiful and always powerful. And it always takes on a much higher realm of those adjectives when you read!! I love this! ❤
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Thank you Eric. Loss has been an ocean in my life and this was a very therapeutic write.
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It’s magnificent.
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**Blushes**
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You inspired me to go back and listen to the audio. I am relieved to hear that it did not suck!
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As one who dislikes his own voice, I understand. But, of course it didn’t. 😄❤
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