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For Ada, who we laid to rest today after a wonderful life lived for others, a friend who was more a true mother to ours and other families who were ever welcome in her home.
For Ada
No matter who came,
or how,
your door was always open,
nothing and no one was ever too difficult for you.
There was always a welcoming smile with a hug,
and a bottomless pot of tea,
a generous listening without solutions,
a love all embracing,
no judgement or guile lurked there.
You were stardust, magic, gift,
a welcoming warmth,
as mother to all,
you held us in your compassionate embrace,
while your life taught us unconditional love,
and gratitude for all that lives;
in you we have been truly blessed.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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I’m so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful human. Sending big virtual hugs to get you though the day celebrating her life.
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That is so thoughtful Juliette, many thanks for the thought and the hugs – gladly received as help for the day 🙂
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Sorry for your loss. Your words paint a loving picture of your friend.
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Thank you, I’m encouraged by how you’ve received it, thank you for those thoughtful words.
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Sorry for your loss. You wrote a touching tribute, sounds like she was a beautiful and generous person.
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Yes, she really was, thank you, appreciate those thoughtful words.
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You’re welcome.
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This poem is such a marvelous way to keep her life force strong and to allow all of us to experience her. Very powerful and a gift of love.
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Thank you for your encouraging words, I really appreciate them.
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That is a wonderful tribute to a life well-lived.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your thoughtful words.
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A blessing indeed. My condolences.
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Many thanks for your heartfelt words.
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Ada exemplified the best in human nature. You and others were blessed to have
her in your lives.
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So true Sandy, and as always in these matters, she was one of a kind, which makes her very special. Thank you for your lovely comment, appreciated very much.
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You are most welcome, Paul.
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😢
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Thank you.
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Beautiful tribute
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Thank you for those encouraging words.
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Wow. Wonderful words.
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brought tears knowing how much you needed that loving unconditional motherly support … you will all miss her terribly but maybe you the most …
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Ah yes, she stood in that place of love others should have given but couldn’t/didn’t, she really was a gift.
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yes sounds like it but she is in your heart, pray you find another kind soul 🙂
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That is a prayer I share, thank you Kate. 🙂
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always welcome Paul … explains why you haven’t been around as much 🙂
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Oh that’s more likely the xmas schedule, busy as, so this was an addition. 🙂
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bet you are keen for some quiet bush time 🙂
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Sure am 😉
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Thank you for putting this into words for us – so hard to put into words just how much she meant to us all.
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Yes, it is hard, not sure I got out the depth of feeling enough, but it was good to say all that. Thank you Lyn.
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Sorry for your loss, Paul.
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Many thanks Tracy, a deep hole has been left, appreciate your thoughtful response.
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I’m so sorry for your loss Paul. Your poem is a beautiful ode to her. May her soul rest in peace.
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Yes, a great loss. Many thanks for your thoughtful wishes.
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Take care Paul.
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Thank you Megha
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Such a heartwarming portrait of a wonderful person. May her soul rest in peace and may you have the fortitude to bear this loss, Paul. Hugs.
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Saddened to hear of your significant loss, Paul. May the love she gave, comfort you.
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Thank you so much for such thoughtful words Dawn
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Peace.
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Thank you.
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A beautiful tribute to a lovely person. I’m sorry for your loss
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Thank you so much Christine I really appreciated this.
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such a touching tribute Paul, she sounds so warm and welcoming like her bottomless pot of tea. am so sorry for your loss.
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Many thanks Gina, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. she was a saint.
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Oh, Paul!!! This was such a heartfelt and moving tribute! You create such a sense of loss that we didn’t get to know her for real. Thanks for providing us the opportunity to do it through your words! Awesome tribute, My Friend!
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Charles that is heartfelt and a blessing, thank you
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Charles
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Beautiful tribute, Paul. Putting your feelings into words make her memory even more cherishable. Stay strong.
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Really appreciate that Eugenia, thank you so much.
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😉
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So motivating.
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She really was, thank you for that.
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enjoyed the thoughtful caring work. If you have time do visit my poem Here
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I did and will continue to drop in.
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You’ve brought her spirit of magical hospitality to inspire us. May she find eternal love with her Maker.
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Thank you so much for offering that, nice to add that to the post.
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