It was a severe shock to learn that Viv of Vivinfrance’s Blog died unexpectedly on 5th July. Fittingly, Wordle 256 has used words inspired by her, and I have taken them in turn to frame a tribute to this wonderful lady who over the years has inspired so much respect and friendship with her sparkling posts and poetry, and with her witty comments.
So ready to laugh, she’d not wish us to weep
As so well we can at the shock;
She would spice with her wit that she’s fallen asleep
With an unfinished pattern (quilt block).
She would lift up our spirits to fly like a bird,
And not tolerate keeping them low,
But with phrases that twinkle, the warmth of each word.
Cajole us in wisdom to grow.
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Thank you for your lovely tribute, Col.
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Heartfelt, indeed. And her words chosen for the Wordle were so completely appropriate.
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‘n Pragtige huldeblyk. Haar kommentaar op jou blog was altyd vir my besonders.
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Ek het dit altyd waardeer.
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What a Viv and ‘vive’ filled poem – i think she would want exactly that – thank you for writing that so wonderfully for her
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I do hope it has come some way towards doing her justice.
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Well put Col. I did not know. such a shock. I really liked her.
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A considerable shock, indeed. She certainly inspired admiration and liking.
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I’d seen her around in comments, but like Disperser, didn’t read her blog. Still, a shock though. Somewhat like, someone you know of through someone else. Nice, elegantly worded post Col.
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Thanks. It is quite surprising how strong a bond one can form purely from blogging, and even indirectly as you say.
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Thank you for your tribute to Mum. Sally
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Heartfelt, Sally, and I hope it would have met (will meet?) her approval.
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Did not read her blog, but liked the epitaph she wrote.
I can’t miss what I did not know, but can appreciate the fact she touched many with her contributions.
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It was one typical of her.
She did, indeed. When she gave approval, she meant it from the heart; when she gave criticism or advice, it was always constructive.
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And you are so right about Viv. Perhaps that is why these words reminded me of children’s laughter, something Viv would understand and appreciate. This is a wonderful tribute to our friend and fellow poet,
Elizabeth
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They worked well on your child laughter theme.
She deserved and deserves the best one can achieve.
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Very nice, Col.
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Thanks, Tom.
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