April 28, 2009

Set in Stone

Stone proportions.
Fertile ground.
Natural geometric boundaries.
if I could etch three words on my heart,
they would be I Love You...

Picture frames.
The Dream Rotunda.
A tattoo.
Small parts, comparative to the whole...

The Great Longing.
Eternal wounds.
No immunity.
The severed member that renders us lame...


... I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. But still, the place that you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend... (from The Shawshank Redemption)








10 comments:

Maggy said...

ooh... my heart goes out to you. i love you guys!

Bethany said...

Love you both!
It's so perfect!

Soontobemoser said...

The headstone is absolutely perfect. Incredibly beautiful. Love you guys

Jenn said...

I agree with everyone- the headstone is beautiful and perfect!!

Anonymous said...

So simple & lovely...and your words Josh, are also beautiful as always. XOXOXO!

Kim said...

Perfect. Achingly perfect.

Anonymous said...

"you alone will have the stars as no one else has them..."

nikol stone said...

His headstone is beautiful Jamie. We think of you often and our thoughts and prayers are especially with you and Josh this week. Mike and Nikol Stone

Janelle said...

I love the headstone and I love you two! Thinking of you always.....

Soul Thief said...

Jamie,

I finally figured out how to post a comment (again). I went to Abe's resting spot the other day and I just wanted you to know I thought it was absolutely breath taking.