@ 2008-05-23 – 08:08:35
comfort and joy
cursory acknowledgement
opportunity lost
minutes pass
forgive and forget
only you have nothing to say
reacting away from my solitary heart
time heals
joking apart
only fools are rushing
yearning and loathing are part of my clothing
i will let this pass
i will weather the storm
i will wordfully execute
my personal life rescue
nothing else better
to do?
@ 2008-05-23 – 07:35:10
How touched am I by the single flower
The sweet perfume of the perfect bloom
The head held high catching my eye
And I reach and pluck you to my lips
Embrace the beauty with a gentle kiss
Yes you are in your prime
When I bring you in
But you sang to my soul
You required my time
And my lips replied
Before I knew my mind
Hello Mother, I murmured as I carried you in
And now I have placed you
Where my gaze can rest
Whilst I care for my family
Ease the pain in my chest
Take the crease from my brow
And the weariness eases
The lingering love
in that one single flower
Fills my heart and my soul
With its ardent power.
@ 2008-05-08 – 14:05:11
Sun shines your warm smile and loving heart
The Ocean calls your adventurous spirit
Green fields lay the parchment for your vibrant history
I am on the train to Edinburgh
My mother, I am glad you are with me.
Anne Christine Clarke – nee Stening, lately of Manchester. Passed away peacefully at the Alexian Brothers Care home on 30th April 2008 aged 85 years and One day. Loving and much loved Mother and Grandmother.
Anne was born in Upminster in 1923. She dedicated her life to the service of God and to her family. Her work as a Christian Missionary took her across the world to China and to the Pacific. Along the way, she studied to become a Congregational Minister before marrying and adopting her 3 children. A gifted linguist, she read or spoke Chinese & Hebrew, she was also a highly respected Educationalist, specialising in Early Years Education and Residential Care.
Many people were touched by the gift of her love for God, both as a Companion of Brother Lawrence and as a Lay Preacher. She preached for several years across the Methodist churches in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Anne will remain forever in our hearts.
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