No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manner of thine own Or of thine friend's were. Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. --John Donne
I'm sorry, Betsy. He sounds like a wonderful person.
Laurie, that poem is beautiful! Funny, because I've always heard the "No man is an island" fragment but not the rest of the poem-- it's wonderful, thanks!
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope he went peacefully without too much pain after the long battle he's been fighting. I hope your family can find some consolation in the wonderful memories you share together of Chris!
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Oh, Betsy, I'm so, so sorry to hear this.
Love to you and your family.
5/6/09 11:39 PM
No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
--John Donne
I'm sorry, Betsy. He sounds like a wonderful person.
6/6/09 7:54 AM
Thanks guys!
Laurie, that poem is beautiful! Funny, because I've always heard the "No man is an island" fragment but not the rest of the poem-- it's wonderful, thanks!
6/6/09 10:14 AM
Oops, "manor," not "manner."
Glad you liked it, there's more--just pasted part of the poem.
6/6/09 5:17 PM
He does sound like a wonderful person; I am so sorry to hear this news.
7/6/09 3:51 AM
Oh, I'm so sorry!!
Love to all of you.
8/6/09 5:11 PM
Such sad news. You're in my thoughts...
9/6/09 2:20 PM
I'm sorry about your friend, Betsy
15/6/09 5:20 PM
Thanks Astrid, Christina and Stacey! I really appreciate your comments!
15/6/09 5:49 PM
My sympathies and thoughts are with you.
16/6/09 11:03 PM
Hi Betsy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope he went peacefully without too much pain after the long battle he's been fighting. I hope your family can find some consolation in the wonderful memories you share together of Chris!
26/6/09 6:45 PM
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