The following entries (from beginning runner to half marathon finisher) represents a continuing journey of tremendous grief and sorrow, and of transformation - largely through the therapeutic power of running. The sorrow that has broken my heart open wide has in time allowed me to experience the beauty of being in the present moment. And of course, without the support of family and friends to guide me, I would not have made it this far.

If you have lost someone in your life, I offer these words and verse (some Kristy's, some mine and others) with the hope it may touch your heart and help you heal.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

TWO PARTS

On my last trip to New Mexico the sun split the rain
clouds and a rainbow formed.

While I was running this morning these thoughts came to me. My love for you is like two parts of one puzzle. If I had not loved I could not have felt your loss so cruelly. If I had not mourned I could not have recognized your love so completely. I am sharing this journey with you.

For you
my heart did sing.
For you
my heart did die.

For you
my heart will live.
For you
my heart cries why.

Thank you

6 comments:

  1. for my sake, keep writing.

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  2. yeah. please... keep writing.

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  3. I agree, please keep writing.
    You have progressed so far towards that inner peace.Remember, I told you it takes 2 years to feel any sense of normality. Kristy will always live within you! Peace

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  4. ps....

    WE ALL LOVE YOU.

    KRISTY AND KAREN: THANK-YOU FOR YOU

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  5. what a breath-taking photo mom... and your poem... yes

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  6. I should have written a note to each of you by now. Thank you for your love. I felt Kristy over me like a blanket when I woke this morning. Tears stung my eyes and I tried to understand what she was trying to say. The person I am is only now being apparent to me. We are still together...........

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