Forever

Nov 1

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Old cemeteries are what some theologians have called “thin” places—places where the veil separating two worlds is translucent. (Patrick C. Pritchard)
 

Love one another
in life, in death, forever—
how thin is the veil!
 
Text and photo © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Panteon Municipal, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
 
More Dia de los Muertos & Dia de Bloglandia at Recuerda Mi Corazon here
 
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Posted on November 1, 2011, in Carry on Tuesday, Dia de Bloglandia, Dia de Los Muertos, REDnesday, Ruby Tuesday, senryu, Straight Out of the Camera Sunday. Bookmark the permalink. 24 Comments.

  1. felisol | November 1, 2011 at 7:14 am

    The veil is indeed thin, and we must learn to live that one day, any day, we shall pass through.
    Impressive reminder this cemetery with flowers in abundance.
    In Norway we celebrate All Saints Day today.

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  2. Nanka | November 1, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Of course a thin veil it is!! The space is so narrow between life and death, that it is wise to maintain the close relationship at all times!! Great reminder in the Haiku!!

    Coming from COT.

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  3. Roz Cawley | November 1, 2011 at 8:16 am

    A beautiful photograph and a timely reminder – thank you for this.
    Warm wishes from England x

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  4. audrey | November 1, 2011 at 8:26 am

    It is very meaningful to me that we have all connected today in celebration of the Day of the Dead. I believe that those who have passed before us are celebrating right along with us. All one has to do is think about the fine line between life and death to know that we are all one.
    It is nice to meet you.
    ♥ audrey

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  5. Dawn Elliott | November 1, 2011 at 8:44 am

    You swept me back into the cemeteries in Oaxaca and San Miguel with your photo and lovely haiku. Feliz Dia de los Muertos!

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  6. Julie Prichard | November 1, 2011 at 9:55 am

    The veil is thin..you are right. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. gloria | November 1, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Beautiful photo. Memories. Have a wonderful day and thank you for sharing the beauty of the Diaz’s beautiful site.

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  9. Whitesnake | November 1, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Yes death is only next door, a minute, a second away. I visited it once and must say I don’t remember anything.
    Oddly enough I do feel at peace in cemeteries.

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  10. Adriana Esqueda | November 1, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    The veil is indeed thin.
    We must always keep in mind how we will be remembered and what legacy will we leave behind.
    Adriana

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  11. Emzkie | November 1, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    your post reminds me of home. i used to spend Nov 1 in the cemetery with my family and relatives. to honor our dead.

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  12. stephanie | November 1, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I like this…a thin place…beautiful photograph!

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  13. redondowriter | November 1, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    I take great comfort in knowing the veil is thin. Thanks for reminding me about that. When I was a kid growing up my dad and I went to the cemetery where my grandparents were buried (Glen Haven in the Sun Valley, CA area). We always brought flowers, trimmed the gravestones, and remembered. My own parents are buried there now and I haven’t visited for at least 25 years, though I do have photos of the gravestones. I’m one of those odd folks who love cemeteries as sacred spaces and when I am traveling alone, I always take time to photograph and journal in these sacred places.

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  14. Queenie | November 1, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Great poem and photo.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  15. Helen Campbell | November 1, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Beautiful photograph to go with beautiful words. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. gemma | November 1, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Sending love to you this day and always

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  17. Belva Staples | November 1, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    This is a great haiku! You have said so much in these few words. Someday we will pass through this thin veil.

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  18. rebecca | November 1, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    this is so beautiful. thank you for joining us for dia de los muertos and honoring our loved ones.

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  19. Christine | November 1, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I used to be so scared of cemeteries but now I find them very fascinating..Christine

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  20. somepinkflowers | November 2, 2011 at 7:14 am

    {{ how thin is the veil!
    indeed…}}

    interesting
    also
    the cross in the background
    made by the power*line poles.

    i am a Big Fan of happenstance…

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  21. Sue Fox | November 2, 2011 at 9:45 am

    The love is ever present in this circle, and through all seasons to time indefinite.

    Sue x

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  22. annie | November 2, 2011 at 11:18 am

    On this thinnest of veiled days, our everyday saints are particularly with us.

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  24. Maria | November 3, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Wonderful photo, and poem! Thank you for sharing!

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