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The Garden
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Dear friends, If you've read the narrative of Alex's capture and my comment on it, you might have known that to me it's a sad day, because today (October, 7th) it's 5 years ago that my dear wife has passed away.

Life goes on however, so I face the reality.

In order for a dignified commemoration/tribute, I'll post this pretty simple, without any fringes, capture, taken on September, 15th. I like to provide you with an appropriate music link as well.

Edit: if the above music link doesn't work (see Milka's comment below), here's another one.

Lyrics:

She planted roses, the first year we married.

It soon was a garden we'd go walking through.

My job kept me traveling, but when I came home to heaven, she was so proud to show me all the love that she grew.

I heard her talking one day to an old friend.

She said: "I don't want to hurt him, but it's out of control.

I feel so guilty cause he'll be so helpless.

He won't understand why I just got to go".

Now I come to the garden alone.

All my reasons I once had for living are gone.

Sometimes when I feel like I just can't go on, I come to the garden alone.

No one can imagine, just how much I miss her.

I'd give up this whole world to once more hold her near.

It's just beyond me why God took her from me.

I'll bet the flowers in heaven are looking better this year.

Now I come to the garden alone, where the dew kissed the roses, the weeds now have grown.

Sometimes when I feel like I just can't go on, I come to the garden alone.

Oh I come to the garden alone!

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.koca
10/07/18 9:03 AM GMT
The roses are so beautiful for this day. I know what it feels when you lose beloved ones. I don't know why, but I couldn't see the video, it was unavailable for me, or my country. But the lyrics are extraordinary and so sad. Thank you for both and may you beloved wife rests in peace.
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.biffobear
10/07/18 10:55 AM GMT
Beautiful deep colours...R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
::Starglow
10/07/18 2:46 PM GMT
A most beautiful tribute to your wife. Lovely capture.
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::trixxie17
10/07/18 3:16 PM GMT
To see the beautiful roses your late wife planted is so special Mr. C. - I know days like today can be so difficult. I experienced that this year on the anniversary of my brother's death. But my brother was also a photographer so I went that morning to take pictures to sooth my soul. I hope you can do something today your wife would have liked . . .
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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus
.GomekFlorida
10/07/18 4:13 PM GMT
I was thinking of you Mr.C and wanted to stop by to offer my friendship and offer my condolences on this day. Take care and God bless my friend.
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Lightfoot 1967
.0930_23
10/07/18 4:17 PM GMT
Your post today and the song really touched my heart SEA. I couldn't believe it had been five years since your wife passed away. I remember how sad I was and I don't think I ever knew her name.
God Bless You.......

OFT


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::tigger3
10/07/18 5:26 PM GMT
This is a beautiful tribute Mr. C. I know too well the feeling of loss when we loose a loved one. Harry has been gone 5 years this past June, just before his birthday. The feeling of loss is still there for me as well. I think your written words are very sad, but beautiful, so much meaning! tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.bfrank
10/07/18 8:31 PM GMT
The tribute is so touching and beautiful Cornelius as is the flowers. I'm sorry for your loss and only hope that my wife and I can have many more years to come. I don't think I could bear it for her to pass out of my life.
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When fear comes to me I will stubbornly choose Faith Instead!!!!
::jerseygurl
10/07/18 9:33 PM GMT
A beautiful tribute to your wife Cornelius.
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.koca
10/08/18 7:15 AM GMT
Yes, wonderful song, Cornelius. Thank you so much.
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::LynEve
10/08/18 11:20 AM GMT
A very moving post Cornelius. It is a lovely tribute to your dear wife.I think perhaps you are not really alone in the garden, loved ones live in our memories always.

October 6th was the anniversary of my mother's passing which although long ago the memories are still fresh and bring joy as well as deep sadness
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
.mesmerized
10/09/18 9:33 PM GMT
Your image and accompanying lyrics make for a beautiful and very touching tribute to your wife...I'm sorry for your loss, SEA...I hope you meet again one day in a better place.
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