Roland's Ragbag

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. . . and Love Will Not Cease

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Roland's Ragbag

‘The Good Shepherd’ – Burne-Jones – Stained G;ass – Frome

When life ends in tears
Memory holds Heaven’s key
And Love will not cease.

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I plan to re-commence my regular weekday posts from Wednesday 2nd May.

22 thoughts on “. . . and Love Will Not Cease”

Laura Routh on April 23, 2018 at 2:34 am said:

A lovely, lovely haiku, Roland … The power of memory is stronger than many know. I cultivate it often, especially when I’m alone and the days’ work has ended.

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 10:09 am said:
  
  Thanks you for your kind words, Laura.
  
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saynotoclowns on April 23, 2018 at 6:40 am said:

Beautiful post Roland!
Hope you are doing okay 🏵

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 10:08 am said:
  
  Many thanks, Vanessa.
  
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  - saynotoclowns on April 23, 2018 at 2:16 pm said:
    
    You’re most welcome
    
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Anonymous on April 23, 2018 at 7:19 am said:

Will look forward to that……thinking of you. Xx

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Thanks, A.
  
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Nigel P Smith on April 23, 2018 at 8:42 am said:

A fine example of how less is often so very much more. I look forward to your return when you feel you’re ready Roland. You are greatly missed Tyke.

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 10:05 am said:
  
  Thank you fellow Tyke.
  
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derrickjknight on April 23, 2018 at 11:06 am said:

Perfect, Roland

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 1:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you Derrick.
  
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delphini510 on April 23, 2018 at 2:13 pm said:

So very beautifully written Roland and so true.
Look forward to see you back.
Miriam

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 2:41 pm said:
  
  Many thanks, Miriam.
  
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doesitevenmatter3 on April 23, 2018 at 10:52 pm said:

So true, so beautiful, so poignant.
Continued thoughts of comfort for you in your time of great sadness, Roland.
Your precious memories are with you, as is her love.
(((HUGS)))

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 23, 2018 at 10:57 pm said:
  
  I am grateful for your generous comment, Carolyn.
  
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colorfulpen on April 24, 2018 at 4:17 am said:

Such a gentle, loving write.

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 24, 2018 at 6:42 am said:
  
  I do appreciate your kind words. Thank you, Lynn.
  
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Davy D on April 24, 2018 at 5:37 pm said:

Beautiful words Roland and look forward to seeing your art and musings on your return.

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 24, 2018 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Davy. Glad you are back with us.
  
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  - Davy D on April 24, 2018 at 6:16 pm said:
    
    It is good to be back Roland.
    
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livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope on April 24, 2018 at 8:21 pm said:

Wow!!

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- Roland's Ragbag on April 24, 2018 at 9:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Desi.
  
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