Food for thought

Nightshade, in despair,

Tenaciously clings to the 

Melancholic rose.

Entering this world, 

Bald headed and round bellied,

We leave the same way.

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The Fire Still Burns...

As 2008 enters history books, we prepare to herald the dawn of 2009, MMIX in Roman, the year of the Chinese Ox. Pray and wish the new times usher in success, much needed peace, pinkest of health, happiness and affluence to all and sundry.

Gauisus Novus Annus, amicitia... Yes, I'll spare you the translation trouble - Happy New Year, friends. Here's an English haiku (of course written by moi! :) ) for ye all.

New⋅er days ush⋅ered

Our jour⋅ney shalt con⋅tin⋅ue

Mind grav⋅id with hope

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I lost my grandfather a couple of days back (the 29th). This one is for you, ol' man. I could never bring myself to show you what all I have written. Beats me as I search for reasons why... 

You never failed to inspire me. I am blessed to have been your grandson. A vestige of Life endures past Death. 

Chry⋅san⋅the⋅mum wreath

A shroud of e⋅ter⋅nal peace

Death can⋅not take all

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Will catch up on missed posts soon. Peace.