tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post7082286518240733496..comments2023-12-15T03:08:26.097-08:00Comments on THE CITIZEN ROSEBUD: Elephant (for Andy Keogh)citizen rosebudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038740885720827086noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-84072240334187432892011-01-06T20:29:10.327-08:002011-01-06T20:29:10.327-08:00Thank you so much, Kristy, Raquel for your kind sy...Thank you so much, Kristy, Raquel for your kind sympathies. I am incredibly fortunate to have such a strong network of support in my hometown, and in my blogworld, I am so grateful for all your thoughts, and sentiments.the Citizen Rosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321719043114075007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-255900190562738742011-01-06T15:40:57.593-08:002011-01-06T15:40:57.593-08:00I am so sorry for your loss sweet Bella, sending y...I am so sorry for your loss sweet Bella, sending you lots of love!<br />Hugs*Raquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918827667257218558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-76555267560786162402011-01-06T15:19:45.706-08:002011-01-06T15:19:45.706-08:00dearest bella, i am so sorry to hear about your lo...dearest bella, i am so sorry to hear about your loss. but i could not imagine a more beautiful, heart-wrenching and eloquent expression of your emotions and feelings during a time like this. i can't believe he was bitten by a brown recluse spider! i love these tiny details you put in, though i never knew Andy, i feel as though you have painted a deserving portrait with your words.<br /><br />sending so much love out into the universe for you right now. and while life beckons you away, know that we will all be here waiting and thinking of you. <br /><br />much love, kristykristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756052392435184174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-2894740494232469192011-01-06T08:45:04.021-08:002011-01-06T08:45:04.021-08:00very powerful text, beautiful to read. Very sorry ...very powerful text, beautiful to read. Very sorry for your loss. You have written a wonderful tribute.Fashion Limbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03895253976656287477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-25282040164203964032011-01-06T08:05:11.361-08:002011-01-06T08:05:11.361-08:00So sorry to hear of your and your friends loss. Th...So sorry to hear of your and your friends loss. This is a very moving memorial to your friend.Veshoeviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435514642440232185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-42789253577265697672011-01-05T17:13:39.399-08:002011-01-05T17:13:39.399-08:00Bella,
I'm new to your blog, but happy to have...Bella,<br />I'm new to your blog, but happy to have found it. It's very brave of you to post and speak about your grief. He seemed a beautiful person, a beautiful soul.<br />-christine from un-stitched.comUN-stitchedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188240450033156849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-24158701157908107402011-01-04T21:34:34.440-08:002011-01-04T21:34:34.440-08:00Thank you for this post, my Bella...
Though not fa...Thank you for this post, my Bella...<br />Though not familiar with the works he gifted the world with, I still feel the grief as I read Curiosity and had to copy it into my notebook for future reference. It's funny that grief, laughter, sorrow are all universal emotions we can all share. Love to you today<br />xXx<br />RevaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360833507127511662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-84069388829246582962011-01-04T15:33:21.100-08:002011-01-04T15:33:21.100-08:00Sorry for your loss,deepest sympathies to you.Sorry for your loss,deepest sympathies to you.JTWisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440093765425738170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-62396124446715986772011-01-04T13:29:49.235-08:002011-01-04T13:29:49.235-08:00I appreciate each and every one of your thoughtful...I appreciate each and every one of your thoughtful comments. I know it can't be "fun" to read sad posts like this and for those who stuck around, read and shared: thank YOU.the Citizen Rosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321719043114075007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-4000619764323093852011-01-04T13:14:38.530-08:002011-01-04T13:14:38.530-08:00Your feelings could not have been conveyed in a mo...Your feelings could not have been conveyed in a more genuine and beautiful way. My heart goes out to you and everyone effected by this loss. Keep shining during this difficult time.<br /><br />Love.<br />Jeanelle<br /><a href="http://www.glocalgirl.com" rel="nofollow">www.GlocalGirl.com</a>Jeanellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581060974048470364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-24779716333017018282011-01-04T11:48:36.743-08:002011-01-04T11:48:36.743-08:00your post is both touching and honest! i am so sor...your post is both touching and honest! i am so sorry to hear about your loss! my sincere sympathies!Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216814780072245074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-29234160680253604242011-01-04T09:02:15.241-08:002011-01-04T09:02:15.241-08:00ah, Bella, you are one of those rare birds who can...ah, Bella, you are one of those rare birds who can sing in those circumstances when the rest of us fall silent. you've written a beautiful tribute to your friend, and i am sure it provides solace to his other friends, family, loved ones...<br /><br />just about a year ago i found out about the death of a very similar person - i was his first girlfriend when we were 14. he was physically beautiful, athletic, smart, funny - every reason in the world to be stuck up beyond belief. but he was so kind, so sweet, so humble....he was doing research on pediatric heart problems when he died in his mid-40's. <br /><br />still a part of me is in shock that this can happen. the pain does become shorter over time. but you never forget.<br /><br />thank you for sharing this with us - i'm keeping you in my heart. stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-78626396641131215752011-01-04T03:50:52.070-08:002011-01-04T03:50:52.070-08:00Bella.. At this point the most comfortable words I...Bella.. At this point the most comfortable words I would say is.. Sorry to hear about Andy and wishing his family and friends are doing ok and hopefully better.<br />Loosing somebody that you love is painful.. I have lost my best friend last year and that almost killed me.<br /><br />RIP Andy<br />Lee xoLee Oliveirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00044811140956317583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-86665133912291055552011-01-03T22:55:23.519-08:002011-01-03T22:55:23.519-08:00Bella, you write so beautifully! I didn't kno...Bella, you write so beautifully! I didn't know this person, but I feel so much for you. Thank you for letting us see a bit of your personal life. My sympathies.Stephanie Loudmouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030716097505109881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-76237409100347955372011-01-03T22:18:15.431-08:002011-01-03T22:18:15.431-08:00touching. Hugs to all his friends and family. He w...touching. Hugs to all his friends and family. He was one of a kind. RIP AndyPorkchop Ruleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303051898918455928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-35333573081457422242011-01-03T21:45:01.907-08:002011-01-03T21:45:01.907-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Bella. I wish I co...I'm so sorry for your loss, Bella. I wish I could say something eloquent to ease some of your pain, but I think you've said it all. This is a lovely tribute to your friend.Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03594401780956393049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-37999291195643735432011-01-03T21:05:06.527-08:002011-01-03T21:05:06.527-08:00I'm so sorry Bella! Your tribute is really be...I'm so sorry Bella! Your tribute is really beautiful. I wish I had known him.<br /><br />Love,<br />Heather<br />http://heathersdesignblog.com/Heather Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15518594383107751403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-61362917878603601032011-01-03T20:47:27.739-08:002011-01-03T20:47:27.739-08:00Andy will always be with you. Keep that faith my f...Andy will always be with you. Keep that faith my friend. My deepest sympathies for your loss. <br />Sending you love and healing light. <br />XO MishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-32797675311547527392011-01-03T20:07:30.750-08:002011-01-03T20:07:30.750-08:00I'm so so sorry for your loss. This is a touch...I'm so so sorry for your loss. This is a touching tribute. You have a wonderful way with words and I wish you all the best. I also find it fitting that you're taking a break to mourn until the memorial.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299123511032075701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-44161755564900737552011-01-03T18:37:00.064-08:002011-01-03T18:37:00.064-08:00I'm so ve3ry sorry for your loss. Your tribute...I'm so ve3ry sorry for your loss. Your tribute is heartbreaking and beautiful.BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-27738823693541832382011-01-03T14:45:30.346-08:002011-01-03T14:45:30.346-08:00Thank you Karen. Thank you everybody. @Terri: than...Thank you Karen. Thank you everybody. @Terri: thank you for sharing the poem. It is touching and definitely deserves a re-read. I am so glad you are sharing it. xo. -Bella Qthe Citizen Rosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321719043114075007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-57605355967732472502011-01-03T14:31:28.761-08:002011-01-03T14:31:28.761-08:00my condolences. A favorite of mine:
POEM
For the...my condolences. A favorite of mine:<br /><br />POEM<br />For the Anniversary of My Death<br /><br />by W. S. Merwin<br />Every year without knowing it I have passed the day <br />When the last fires will wave to me<br />And the silence will set out<br />Tireless traveler<br />Like the beam of a lightless star<br /><br />Then I will no longer<br />Find myself in life as in a strange garment<br />Surprised at the earth<br />And the love of one woman<br />And the shamelessness of men<br />As today writing after three days of rain<br />Hearing the wren sing and the falling cease<br />And bowing not knowing to whatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-20976681397572881952011-01-03T12:53:37.767-08:002011-01-03T12:53:37.767-08:00oh im sorry to hear that. hope your doing fine and...oh im sorry to hear that. hope your doing fine and we love you!Isquisofreniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992045242798301466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-54117669823855530642011-01-03T12:41:42.180-08:002011-01-03T12:41:42.180-08:00Bella, I am so sorry for your loss. Your words mak...Bella, I am so sorry for your loss. Your words make me feel like I knew him, when I didn't have the opportunity to. I wish I had. He sounds like an amazing being.<br /><br />xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536121076913781421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-41126696612752007042011-01-03T11:51:05.790-08:002011-01-03T11:51:05.790-08:00Great post! Happy 2011:)Great post! Happy 2011:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com