With a New Voice

12030285_10153724461294853_210530920108552181_oSarah Joanne Ramey Cage
December 27, 1934 - November 4, 2019
 
 
Singing in the Wilderness
 
For a year I sang in the choir
at Church of the Ascension,
until the director discovered
I was only moving my mouth
and never making a sound.
 
I had to be in the middle of the singing,
though I'd never been able to read the notes
or carry a tune in a bucket.
So I may not sing in the choir
when I enter the pearly gates:
 
But if I can just be in the middle of the singing,
my heart will sing like a mockingbird.
 
                                     By JRC, 01/26/16
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On 11/05/2019, Rega said ...

I have enjoyed reading your blog for years. I am a knitter. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and am thinking and praying for you and your family.

On 11/05/2019, Nicole said ...

My deepest condolences Susan.

On 11/05/2019, Mary Lines said ...

Praying for you and your family.

On 11/05/2019, Sylvia said ...

So very sorry. Sharing your sadness and wishing you comfort.

On 11/05/2019, Barbara Anne said ...

With deepest sympathy to you and the family in the loss of your dear sister and friend.

Grace, peace, love, and hugs, my friend.

On 11/05/2019, Jan said ...

I am sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister.

On 11/05/2019, Helen in Switzerland said ...

So very sorry to hear your news. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time for you all.

On 11/05/2019, Melanie Winters said ...

I'm so sorry for your loss, hoping you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your precious sister.

On 11/05/2019, Jane McCarthy said ...

I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. I am sure she is right in the middle of the choir and making beautiful music.

On 11/05/2019, Suze said ...

Susan,
so sorry for your loss...sending prayers

On 11/06/2019, Judy Cloe said ...

I am very sorry you have lost your sister and grateful you still have one sister to share your grief. Sending love and hugs.

On 11/07/2019, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...

She's got to be singing sweet music now. My condolences on the loss of your dear sister.

On 11/07/2019, Jeanne Horacek said ...

So sorry for the loss of your sister. I have read your blog posts for years and know your family is near to your heart. I will pray that you will find comfort in all the beautiful memories you have of her.

On 11/08/2019, Pat said ...

I’m so sorry for your loss. Love the poem. Keep singing YOUR song. Hugs.

On 11/10/2019, Bonnie Anderson said ...

I'm so sorry for your great loss. May your wonderful memories help to sustain you.
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