This is part of a poem I recently wrote and humbly
hope it will bring some comfort to those who now
grieve for the loss of dear Paddy whose legacy left
us an outstanding poet and an example of the way
to show in friendship a free and caring dear heart.
Dear Heart. (a tribute to Paddy)
Deep sympathy to Paddy's family from friends
worldwide who will never forget his special love
Another Reality.
As each birth into earth-time comes to its
end stare not for long.
Do not sorely weep friend yet carefully see
souls are not there.
Shadows of angels are on the move quietly
to relay the secret that life
cannot stay still, as eternity wraps around
spirit, earthly appearance
destined for a completion, reaches for new.
Seek then for gleams as a rainbow appears,
breathe extra odour in scent,
accept thrilling dreams then hear how sweet
the songbird now trills,
see more light behind smiles, feel Presence
all the while waiting
for other signs as they appear on life's road
for make no mistake a way
through death's mystery will be made clear.
Capture from heaven's angelic essence this
message of Love,
that all come from and return to a Oneness
and that as one part
of life ends another reality is already begun.
i had a few short encounter with paddy's early poems,which i found excellent !surprised and shocked at his demise ,though in every sense he will be remembered by all of us in p.f. with love !
Im shocked and wordless Fay,its sad to know this sorrowful day... God bless Paddy a dear friend on Poetfreak rest in peace.Some day we will all meet our dearest friend...My sympathy. i know its hard to say farewell but surely god will grant you strength to live in this world........
The sadness of the beauty first time I saw in my life! Somewhere,someday somehow we meet all and sing together of this bittersweet song of life!
Thank you Fay for this really beautiful poem and tribute to Paddy a dear friend on Poetfreak. "yes as one life ends another reality does begin." " A little while, a moment of rest upon the wind, and another woman shall bear me." (Khalil Gibran)
Oh now Faye has made me tear up again. I am going olut and have a pint and play cards Will be toasting Paddy tonight.
How very true Fay, and it is amazing how very close we all get to each other on PF. There is a closeness and depth within each of us and Paddy was the leader where that was concerned.
I'm sure this touched his heart~ Fay...very lovely tribute..
My sympathy too. It is hard to say farewell.
i'll be missing u my great poet...
beautiful Fay...Paddy's spirit lives on....
Paddy is watching and he is proud Fay.Great tribute to our Paddy.God bless his departed soul.Thanks.Kind Regards-Philip.
Paddy was a shining example for us in his life and death. Though he might laugh at these words of mine, nevertheless it is true. ;) SAL buddy Patrick
love the last line....makes it NOT feel so suddenly ended
A beautiful tribute, Fay. Paddy would love this. Thank you.
Thanks Fay, a wonderful poem for Paddy. It has been a sad day. Maggie
a nice tribute to a nice friend.
this is divine and lifts the spirit up ...may his soul rest in peace
Wonderful tribute to Paddy Fay.Can't simply believe the loss.Thanks for this great tribute to the legend.
Thank you, Fay. More than I can really express
beautiful comforting words, Fay
i am wordless fay...
Lovely comforting words Fay, I am so upset, I will miss him so much
This is beautiful Fay. Paddy will be sorely missed.
A wonderful tribute Fay. x
A heavenly Tribute to Paddy Fay where songbirds, waves and angels appear with mystical love. Superb poetry as always Fay.
Fay, well done- a beautiful tribute.
Thank you Fay. He will be missed so much.
Thanks Fay....a very apt piece dedicated to Paddy a real dear heart
thanks fay God bless paddy i will miss you so much
i'm also fortunate enough that he touched my life too...i can't forget how he would recount his indian experience, how he fought through life...