Poetry and Prose - Tag Tuesday

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Tag Tuesday

this week the theme is Poetry and Prose....
I don't have a favourite poem,
...but this one does hold a special place in my heart
My father sadly passed away on Valentine's day (11 years ago)
and a dear friend sent me this poem...

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'Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

‘Mary Elizabeth Frye’

So, on the anniversary of my fathers passing...These comforting words inspired me to make this weeks tag....

I chose the chipboard tag, because of its shape, painted the background with shades of grey, stamped and embossed the flowers and angel (Andy Skinner stamps) coloured the Angel with promarkers, added the R.I.P. (alpha stamps) words (computer printed words), seam binding, a cross charm I found in my craft stash, vintage rule and a little paper rose.

Poem on back of Tag

Thanks for Peeking!

Jan x