morning sun
stroking its warmth
through the old dog’s fur
© Rachel Sutcliffe (1977-2019)
so little time
before your winter
this early silence
© Xenia Tran
lost in the valley
listening for the river
to guide us home
© Rachel Sutcliffe (1977-2019)
water ripples
your courage touched
the hearts of many
© Xenia Tran
journey home
angels carry you
into peace
© Xenia Tran
We were very sad to learn of fellow poet and blogger Rachel Sutcliffe‘s passing last Thursday after a long battle with illness. Writing has been a therapeutic outlet for her and she was an inspiration to many, including myself.
Frank J Tassone on his Haijin in Action Blog invites us to select our favourite haikai by Rachel and write a haiku that honours her spirit as a tribute. I chose ‘morning sun’ (Heron’s Nest XVI:3, September 2014) and ‘lost in the valley’ (A Hundred Gourds 4:1, December 2014).
Our thoughts are with Rachel’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Wishing you a peaceful and blessed week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/800 s – ISO 100, f/2.8 -1/1000 s – ISO 100 and f/4 – 1/250 s – ISO 160.
Frank J Tassone’s Weekly Haikai Challenge #70: Rachel Sutcliffe Tribute
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Thank you for this lovely, loving, touching tribute. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. May all who loved her find peace in knowing she is now carried painlessly, effortlessly, on angels’ wings. Na’ama
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Na’ama, may all who loved her find this peace 💜 xxx
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xo
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A lovely tribute.
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Thank you dear Heather 💜 xxx
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So sorry to read about Rachel’s passing, Xenia. Strength and love to all of you who knew her. Losing someone younger than us makes it even more heart-breaking. Hugs! xx
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Liesbet, it is so very sad for all who knew and loved her. Much love to you, Mark, Frida and Elvis from all of us here 💞💜 xxx
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this is beautiful ❤
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Thank you dear Martha 💜 xxx
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So very sorry! Yes, a lovely tribute.
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Thank you dear Laurie, much love to you and Clif from all of us here 💜 xxx
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That’s very sad – Rachel’s haiku are beautiful and your tributes add to the beauty 💞Thoughts are with her family and friends. Much love to you all 💚xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Cathy, much love to you and Finn from all of us here 💜💕 xxx
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Thank you 🤗xxx
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Your responses to her writing are full of compassion. May the river guide her home.
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Maureen, may the river guide her home 💜 xxx
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That’s so sad, Xenia. I didn’t know Rachel, but the death of someone so young is always tragic. Her poor family!
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Jo, our hearts go out to her family and friends at this difficult time 💜 xxx
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So sorry for your loss, Xenia. I hope that the tribute poems bring Rachel’s friends and family some comfort.
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Tracy, we hope they will feel a blanket of comfort from all who knew and loved her 💜 xxx
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #1 (1/29/19): Xenia Tran’s latest haiku for my current #haikai challenge!
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Thank you so much for the reblog Frank and for hosting this Haikai tribute for Rachel 💜 xxx
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Xenia, I’m sorry about Rachel’s passing. Your tribute to her was very lovely. xx
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Amy 💞💜💞 xxx
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soft-spoken celebration of the poet.
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Thank you dear Petru 💜 xxx
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This is a lovely tribute.
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Thank you kindly dear LuAnne 💖 xxx
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Beautiful words .. a lovely tribute
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Julie 🙂💜 xxx
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Smiles Xenia Best Prayers Now
iN Celebration of Rachael’s Life
How the Arts of Love We Bring
Remain
in the
Eyes of
Love Continuing
Spring Form Now is
Not Much my Endeavor
For Labels Love ALWays Essence Real..:)
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Fred 🙂💖 xxx
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Thank You Xenia..
Always great to Visit with you and
Your Beautiful
Words
And
Rescue
Whippets..:)
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