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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Too Many Stones

have been gathered to place on the headstones of those we've lost.  I've heard it's a Jewish tradition. I'm not Jewish but I bring stones that make me think of you.  If I brought every stone as I thought of you there would only be a mountain where you lay deep inside no longer with the living but always in my heart.


18 comments:

Buttons Thoughts said...

I like this one:) True here too. Hug B

eileeninmd said...

Hello, lovely words and post. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

MadSnapper said...

perfect and i like it. i have seen them lay a stone on a grave in movies..

Lynne said...

Oh my . . .
Gail's Best . . .

TexWisGirl said...

awww.

Anonymous said...

Very touching. Every time we drive through the Jewish section of the cemetery I see those stones and think of the folks who visited and left a trace of themselves.

Sumana Roy said...

love the emotion expressed here...

Susan said...

That's a whole lot of Love! And so we build mountains and monuments. Thank you!

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Oh yes! A mountain of memory. How I lovethis!

Mary said...

So much thought in your write! A mountain of memories indeed.

Gazal Bharadwaj said...

fell in love with that last line

Nicholas said...

wonderful thoughts. I can feel your passion for it. nicely done.

Sketching with Dogs said...

What a lovely thought.
Lynne x

The Cranky said...

Sweet and poignant...

LindaG said...

Very dramatic, Gail.

Sanaa Rizvi said...

Beautifully written :)

Anonymous said...

Indeed. The best way to honour is to never forget.

21 Wits said...

Funny that you mention stones on graves. A couple years ago, I made a heart shape out of stones on our dog Lady's grave. Just because, she is/was our beloved pup.

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