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this year I planted three Paperwhite bulbs
and as I watch them grow towards the light
I think of Elspeth Thompson.
I shall do this every year
to celebrate Elspeth's courage
and her inspirational writing
and as I watch them grow towards the light
I think of Elspeth Thompson.
I shall do this every year
to celebrate Elspeth's courage
and her inspirational writing
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48. Died.
ReplyDeleteThat's all I can think after reading that. I get frozen when I read such gut wrenching things.
The world is WRONG.
I know, I know, I need to be more positive.
Well, I can't after reading such a lovely woman was taken so young.
Why don't evil people get this treatment?
UGH
I love how you've planted them, Alice - so so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteI, too, think of her when planting my bulbs, remembering her with pretty old teacups planted with tiny bulbs, or with a few spring flowers, on her desk. Let us hope that her daughter will know how much those of us who never knew her, loved her. The world has lost a beautiful person in her.
ReplyDeletea beautiful homage
ReplyDeleteAlice, I bought a sackful of bulbs last week, and I also thought of Elspeth. I wonder how many flowers will bloom in her memory this year, and year after year?
ReplyDeleteA lovely legacy.
Gorgeous, and a perfect tribute.
ReplyDeleteAs usual I forgot to plant mine, they're still in the car. Bother.
I forgot she was 48.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea.
Thanks for this Alice.
A truly lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteI often think of her. (I found your blog when I left a message of condolence for her family. A sad way to find you but I'm thankful that I did. I love the quiet thoughtfulness of your writing.)
Best wishes to you,
Georgina
I was just thinking of her the other day -- I don't know why. So very sad.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful idea. Soon after I read your post I found a market stall selling paperwhites - serendipity.
ReplyDeleteYou've suggested a new autumn ritual.
Jan