Perhaps God is a poet
who writes with words
of flesh and bone and leaf and flower . . .
Every hour of every day,
words pour out of the Poet’s heart,
and every word is beautiful and true and worth the telling.
And when each poem is perfect,
and there is no more which ought to be said,
the Poet gently takes the words back into His heart
where they are safe forever . . . and then begins again.
(author unknown)
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, June 15th, 2011, Cowboy reached out for and held both of my hands. He had long since ceased being able to converse, but i knew what he was trying to say. He slowly laid back against the pillowy coccoon we had created in our bed for him. And as i told him over and over how much i loved him, as we held hands one last time and i silently cried, he left this earth behind. He gave many gifts in his final days, but the peacefulness of his passing, our fingers entwined together, was one of his greatest. He passed with dignity and grace, and as heavy as our hearts are, we cannot help but celebrate him.
Donald William Poppell
August 20,1955 - June 15, 2011
Cowboy, I love you.
PS-thank you all for your kind comments and healing love, hugs, and prayers. Cowboy was helping me plan the Treehouse Tea Party, but sadly, I couldn't get it together.
However, in spirit of celebration and to further honor the memories of Cowboy and Baby, as encouraged by our beloved hostess Vanessa, here are the posts from our previous tea party shenanigans here at the Treehouse:
Love and hugs, Roo & the Lost Boys (& Cowboy-in-spirit)
Hi, Roo...I too read of your husband's passing on Vanessa's blog, and my heart is just breaking for you. Please accept my deepest condolences, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
♥ Carolee
Posted by: Carolee Clark | June 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM
To sweet, sweet Roo
I have enjoyed reading your many comments over the past years on 'A Fanciful Twist's' blog, and I also came to your Mad Tea Parties in the past too. I heard about your beloved Cowboy's passing from this life on to the next by reading about it from Vanessa. May you find comfort in the many memories of your sweet man. The poem is so touching, and perfect for the memory of your Cowboy.
Blessings and prayers, and many hugs
(I am participating in the tea party, and you are welcome to come have a peek).
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa in California | June 27, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Roo, I'm so sorry for your loss of Cowboy.
Posted by: Renee | June 27, 2011 at 08:01 PM
My condolences to you and your family Roo~your love for your husband is so evident
xo
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”~Tagore
Posted by: Christine | June 29, 2011 at 01:45 AM
Dearest Beloved Rhonda Roo,
You have been on my heart so much during this past month and many times I've stopped to just sit and pray for you and your Cowboy. I am so sorry that he was taken from this world so soon and I can't begin to image the pain you are suffering.
I pray that with each passing day you will begin to understand that the Lord holds you in His heart and in His hands.
You are loved Roo and blessed to have had your life spent with a man who adored you.
All my prayers and hugs.
Love Cori
Posted by: Cori G. | June 30, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Oh Roo, I am SO sorry I'm just now getting here to offer my sympathies. I'm thinking about you and Cowboy and sending you tons of virtual hugs and love!
Posted by: Maggi | July 08, 2011 at 04:12 PM