A friend died today.
He passed away early in the morning. In his sleep I hope.
One moment there, the next... Not.
It occurred to me that life is so bittersweet. We experience so much and suddenly it stops.
The Universe likes structures. It's really keen on crystals. Self aligned lattices of atoms.
I hope that time is like that.
We exist on the edge of time. Our 'present' is time crystallising, the past is locked in place.
Forever.
At some point we may view the crystal of time and watch our past, rose coloured. Like our memories of friends.
Christopher almost 2 years ago
This is a beautiful drabble, Jeff. Sorry for your loss.
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago
Thank you Christopher.
Lisa Williams almost 2 years ago
Echoing what Christopher said - big hugs xx
Christopher almost 2 years ago
Welcome back, Lisa. I didn't think we'd see you again. You've been missed.
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago
Thanks Lisa. Much appreciated.
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago
This is really beautiful, Jeff. I too am sorry for your loss and I like the sense of optimism that flows through the drabble, despite the underlying sad overtones.
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago
I’m delighted to see Lisa’s moment. Lisa, you have been greatly missed. I hope you will stay around for a while and energise the site.
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago
Lisa’s comment I meant to say
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago
Many thanks Neville, much appreciated. And yes, it's good to see Lisa is still around.
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Painfully beautiful. Brings back lots of memories. Hope you're doing fine, Jeff.
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago
Thank you Verity. Everyone's comments have been wonderful. Thank you!
Frenchie almost 2 years ago
I too am sorry for your loss... but the drabble is beautiful. Charged with emotion and also a great lesson that life is entirely too short.
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago
Thank you Frenchie :)
Jamie Clapperton almost 2 years ago
Just reading this again and it is beautiful. Read it to my Mum over the phone and she thought so too, Hope you are bearing up well, Jeff.
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago
Paul's funeral is tomorrow morning 06/06/2022