A wedding, a 50th anniversary,
family, friends and love.
So much love.
Heart and belly,
full.
This place, these people,
treasures held close.
A choice to live
far away.
Not always easy.
Before,
counting sleeps and,
delicious anticipation.
After,
goodbyes and hugs,
and tears.
“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” – Khalil Gibran
Hearts break a little,
each time.
A love note to my sister recently married and my parents celebrating 50 years together.
Beautiful…and true…it is what you choose to do with that cycle that determines the depth of your experience.
Having connected with a traveler, I learned that with each goodbye came the opportunity to gently stretch into more of myself, and each hello was an affirmation of that blossoming. .
@Joy Holland An opportunity to stretch into more of yourself…love that Joy, and yes it is most definitely a cycle. Sometimes it feels harder and it takes more awareness to remember the opportunity, but it is always there. xoS
Beautiful…and true…it is what you choose to do with that cycle that determines the depth of your experience.
Having connected with a traveler, I learned that with each goodbye came the opportunity to gently stretch into more of myself, and each hello was an affirmation of that blossoming. .
It’s always, always about love. What a beautiful way to celebrate the beginning of love with a wedding, the endurance of love with an anniversary, and the eternity of love with a poem.
@Carol Hess Thanks dear Carol. Your comment reached out and touched my heart. xoS
There are few things so difficult as making the decision to move away from your family. There is always a nagging, burning ache, and emptiness, until you’re reunited. Then, yes, as this poem captures so perfectly, the tears and bittersweet hugs when it’s time to say goodbye again. And the tears that come now, staining my cheeks, merely at the thought…
There are few things so difficult as making the decision to move away from your family. There is always a nagging, burning ache, and emptiness, until you’re reunited. Then, yes, as this poem captures so perfectly, the tears and bittersweet hugs when it’s time to say goodbye again. And the tears that come now, staining my cheeks, merely at the thought…
@JennyBBones Oh my, more tears here too. Love you Jenny Bones. xos
@Sandi Amorim ~shares virtual tissues and hugs~
I have those tears too, feeling touched by this beautiful poem and feeling the distance from my family in New Zealand. I’m here for all kinds of reasons but one is that it feels easier to be ME when I’m away from my family. But I wonder if that too is an illusion. Being with my family shows me what I can avoid looking at most of the time. Looking for answers to bigger questions right now and your post popped up….no accidents. Sharing this tears with you this morning Sandi.
@VickyWhite I don’t know how long it’s been for you, but it’s been 21 years for me. In some ways it’s easier, in other ways much more challenging.
It’s been an ongoing practice with a commitment to being myself alongside remaining open and loving.
@VickyWhite I don’t know how long it’s been for you, but it’s been 21 years for me. In some ways it’s easier, in other ways much more challenging.
It’s been an ongoing practice with a commitment to being myself alongside remaining open and loving.
So beautiful Sandi…and such a reminder that with love can also come tears when we feel its absence. Truly authentically feeling that sadness is key so that we can gracefully open ourselves up to receive more of the love that is not only all around us but also always within us.
@Sabrina at MyMiBoSo Yes, and it’s not always easy to be with the sadness. When I can be with what’s so, be it sadness or longing, then I have access to all my emotions and that is worth the effort. xos
So beautiful indeed. xo
Welcome home, and thank goodness love exists between miles. x 🙂
Love my sister @Sandi Amorim and definitely miss her tons when I don’t see her, but I think today, we are the closest we’ve ever been and we both make the necessary time for each other through today’s technology and visits etc. I have so much respect for her and think she’s pretty awesome. I am so glad she was a part of my wedding last week. Love you. xo
Janet Amorim (The sista)
Thanks Jan! We have evolved into a pretty special relationship. xoS
Beautiful poetry to express such universal sentiment. Just parted ways with my daughter. Heartbreaking to have 3000 miles between us most days. But I feel blessed to have the chance to see her as much as I do. So glad you spent some sweet time with your family Sandi!
Beautiful poetry to express such universal sentiment. Just parted ways with my daughter. Heartbreaking to have 3000 miles between us most days. But I feel blessed to have the chance to see her as much as I do. So glad you spent some sweet time with your family Sandi!
I remember having to say goodbye to my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins each summer, and crying so hard in the car as we pulled out of the driveway and out of my grandparents’ town — knowing we wouldn’t see them again until the next summer, which seemed sooooo far away.
It felt so sad to be leaving, but there was also a little part inside that felt good to know that I had people I loved so much that they could cause me this kind of feeling. Even as a kid, I guess I somehow knew that was better than the alternative.
I’m glad you have people in your life who you love enough to feel sad about leaving!
@LynnHess What an amazing way to frame it Lynn! I think after 20 years of goodbyes, I expect them to be easier. Not so much though!!!
@LynnHess What an amazing way to frame it Lynn! I think after 20 years of goodbyes, I expect them to be easier. Not so much though!!!