celebrating All Saints Day in Guatemala, 2012
picture is of the flower, "camarone" named because of its resemblance to shrimp; taken by the author in the marketplace 2 days ago. These flowers are used to decorate graves here for the Day of the Dead and All Saints Day
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As always, a delicate poem, full of thoughtfulness. Memories. Traditions. Friends that have passed and the flowers we use to honor and remember them. The Day of the Dead. Deeply rooted in Celtic tradition as Samhain, the cross-quarter holiday midway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It is the end of summer in Celtic tradition and the beginning of the dark of winter. It is a time when the door to the "other world" opens enough to for the dead to walk the world. A deep cultural tradition going back many thousands of years.
Wonderful work, Marie. This was greatly enjoyed.
Best regards,
Rick
Posted 11 Years Ago
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11 Years Ago
Thank you, Rick, as you know, you and I both are writers trying to grapple with reconciliation of sc.. read moreThank you, Rick, as you know, you and I both are writers trying to grapple with reconciliation of science and spirit. I believe that both scientists and mystics have a lot to offer the world. Here, in a place that is so deeply rooted in tradition, and lives so close to death... it is easy to feel a veil of sorts shifting during times like this. I did feel my friend Dan walking by my side for a few blocks... perhaps just asking me to keep believing there is something more out there than I can explain. We live within constant crises of faith if we indeed live at all. I lose mine every single day, and i question my version of reality every day as well. I'll probably give you a different answer tomorrow but I think that is ok too.
As always, I greatly appreciate your words and the time you took to write them.
As always, a delicate poem, full of thoughtfulness. Memories. Traditions. Friends that have passed and the flowers we use to honor and remember them. The Day of the Dead. Deeply rooted in Celtic tradition as Samhain, the cross-quarter holiday midway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It is the end of summer in Celtic tradition and the beginning of the dark of winter. It is a time when the door to the "other world" opens enough to for the dead to walk the world. A deep cultural tradition going back many thousands of years.
Wonderful work, Marie. This was greatly enjoyed.
Best regards,
Rick
Posted 11 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Rick, as you know, you and I both are writers trying to grapple with reconciliation of sc.. read moreThank you, Rick, as you know, you and I both are writers trying to grapple with reconciliation of science and spirit. I believe that both scientists and mystics have a lot to offer the world. Here, in a place that is so deeply rooted in tradition, and lives so close to death... it is easy to feel a veil of sorts shifting during times like this. I did feel my friend Dan walking by my side for a few blocks... perhaps just asking me to keep believing there is something more out there than I can explain. We live within constant crises of faith if we indeed live at all. I lose mine every single day, and i question my version of reality every day as well. I'll probably give you a different answer tomorrow but I think that is ok too.
As always, I greatly appreciate your words and the time you took to write them.
very nice Marie...praying for blessings, and peace....from within the breath of God...your prayer will be answered...nice....
Posted 12 Years Ago
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12 Years Ago
Thanks, Art, always a pleasure when you take time to read and comment. I think I need to tweak this .. read moreThanks, Art, always a pleasure when you take time to read and comment. I think I need to tweak this oen a bit.. the reference to my lost friend and the references to the divine were connected that day, but separate events. The point io was tryign to make is that it weems the collective belief of closeness to God and thinning of the veil lets us in rerality reconnect with loved ones there, and reminds us of the blessing of being alive and open to grace in the rest of our lives.
Today is Revolution Day in Mexico and everyone is resting. Tonight will be the fireworks. We also observed the Day of the Dead and paid our respects in the graveyards with some tombs dated in the 1600s. It's good to relate with someone who "knows" and I deeply appreciated this work.
Posted 12 Years Ago
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12 Years Ago
Thanks, DrD. Hope you were able to enjoy the festivities. I greatly enjoyed your photos, too. Very r.. read moreThanks, DrD. Hope you were able to enjoy the festivities. I greatly enjoyed your photos, too. Very reminiscent of places I work, actually. If i might ask... where are you staying? The photos of the town remind me of descriptions of San Cristobal de las Casaas.
Such a sacred, tenderly voiced write that beckons the heart to rise... Your prayer holds such longing for life to be found in the dance, and for today to mingle in all the yesterdays and forge a newfound freedom. Powerful and poignant, dear poet.
Posted 12 Years Ago
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12 Years Ago
thanks, dear omne... always always a joy to hear what you read in my words. The Day of the dead ikn .. read morethanks, dear omne... always always a joy to hear what you read in my words. The Day of the dead ikn Central Amercia is vibrant with a power of its own- it is a joy to behold, and also a tough mistress. I definitely was feeling a bit of it all the morning I wrote this. It makes my heart glad that you felt it in my writing.
An amazing experience put into words, no need to dissect a poem. Only to read it over. A beautiful description of a beautiful tradition. Thank you for sharing this
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12 Years Ago
I saw something yesterday, written here, as graffiti: "fall in love with peace." That seemed to capt.. read moreI saw something yesterday, written here, as graffiti: "fall in love with peace." That seemed to capture the heart of things. Thanks for stopping by, my friend.
well done expression...things i know u hear...bet the vibrations are going right thru u
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12 Years Ago
Thanks, gombeggar... yes, as you know, I do feel it here... it has been a strange, mystical, and hea.. read moreThanks, gombeggar... yes, as you know, I do feel it here... it has been a strange, mystical, and heady week for sure
Bilingual (English and Spanish) poet, essayist, novelist, grant writer, editor, and technical writer working in Central America.
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