Gogyohka for Grief and Hope
follow the light
within the feathered beats of moon song,
a mockingbird sings of love and hope,
between the full moon and the new,
an eternity passes
At dVerse Open Link Night we are remembering Glenn Buttkus, who died last month. This is a poem I wrote just a few days after my mom died in 2020 in the first COVID wave. The human world was shuttered and silent, but spring just kept going on. Here, I’ve paired it with Kerfe’s exquisite Owl Moon. You can read the original post here.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Very beautiful words.
Thank you very much.
Beautiful
Thank you, Beth.
Beautiful, my friend
Thank you! 💙
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So rich and yet so beautiffuly balanced too… Spectacularly vivid wring Merrill. Loved it…
Thank you so much for your kind words, Scott!
So lovely, loved.
Thank you very much.
So welcome. 🙂
Exquisite indeed. Painting and poem.
Thank you very much.
A very nice reading, Merril.
Thank you, Dwight!
You are welcome!
Loving the quiet and serene feeling of hope within this simple little poem! ❤
Thank you so much! 💙
So sorry to hear…didn’t know Glenn passed.
A good tribute Merril.
Pat
Thank you very much, Pat.
This is timeless and reassuring for some reason.
Thank you very much. I’m so pleased that it is!
Profound and comforting. Thank you for giving voice to your poem, Merril, energizing the words with compassion.
Thank you very much, Rebecca. 💙
Audio is soothing. Thank you, Merril!
Thank you, Marian!
Beautiful Merril. Glenn was a special force unto himself — strong, raw yet refined, unfiltered, real, and wholly irreplaceable. I truly feel the chasm he has left. Certainly I, and I believe dVerse as well, sorely need his view of the world, if we’re to ever be the quite the same again.
Thank you, Rob.
He definitely had a powerful voice.
Distilled essence. And thank you for pairing it with my art. (K)
Thank you very much, and you’re welcome, Kerfe.
I love this poem, and you read it beautifully.
Thank you so much, Liz! 😊
So beautiful Merril!
Thank you, Rene!
You’re so welcome!
It was good to be reminded of this gem from an awful time
Thank you so much, Derrick. 💙
“feathered beats of moon song,”
Gorgeous words
Much💜love
Thank you so much, Gillena! 💙
Love the full moon song reading Merril. Follow the light, is filled with reassurance and hope.
Thank you very much, Grace.
This is so beautifully crafted, Merril. Your voice is also very soothing, so perfect for this poem.🌙
Oh, thank you so much, Jay! 😊
Loved hearing you recite this moving piece. Thank you, Merril!
Thank you very much for listening, Resa!
Powerful verses and read with a quiet strength! 💓👏👏
Thank you so much, Tricia! 😊
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That eternity is where we all will find rest in the end.
I suppose so. Thank you, Björn.
This is absolutely lovely, Merril! I loved the audio too! ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Sanaa! ❤️
Thank you for sharing a reading of your achingly beautiful poem, Merril. “An eternity passes” … yes, indeed. Kerfe’s Owl Moon is exquisite and a wonderful pairing with your poem.
Thank you so much, and you are very welcome. 💙
If a poet’s words can offer consolation, then Glenn’s wingbeats will reverberate long after he has gone into the light.
Indeed.
Beautiful, vivid writing, Merril and Kerfe’s art goes so well with your words. ❤️
Thank you very much, Punam. ❤️
My pleasure. ❤️
Oh and by the way, I loved your recitation.
Oh–thank you! 😊
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