If you are a movie fan, or maybe just a Hugh Grant fan, you probably saw the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral. A whimsical movie full of twists and turns and great dialogue has touching and outlandish moments throughout. But the mood becomes somber, touching and even heartbreaking when the poem, “Two Songs for Hedli Anderson†is read. Below is Part I of that poem.
If you know someone who is suffering from a life threatening illness and may be struggling with the sadness or disappointment of their lives journey, I encourage you to print this uplifting poem and share it with them. No matter what our time on earth is, we should all live our days to the fullest, embrace life and make every day count. (more…)
My husband and I have talked once or twice about what we would like to happen should one of us be hurt or taken away from the other. It is never a pleasant conversation, I will tell you, but it is somewhat comforting to know what the other would like to have done.
We are all going to age, despite what the fashion magazines and health food stores may try to tell you. We can embrace our final years and enjoy the time we will spend in them or we can fight it. I like the idea of embracing being older and seeing an unknown path ahead of us. This poem captures the humor of aging and can be helpful for those of us with aging parents or grandparents. (more…)
James Dillet Freeman is a writer and speaker for the Unity School of Christianity in Missouri. The ever moving path of life is described in this touching poem about grieving for the loss of a loved one and the need for hope.
