One of the readings Granny had asked to be read at her funeral.
I count it happiness-
Ere we go so quickly where we came
To gaze ungrieving on these majesties.
The world wide sun, the stars, water and clouds
And Fire. Live Parmeno, a hundred years
Or a few months, these you will always see
And never, never any greater things.
Think of this lifetime as a festival
Or visit to a strange city, full of noise
Buying and selling, theiving, dicing stalls and joy parks.
If you leave it early friends,
Why, think you have gone to find a better Inn.
You have paid your fare and leave no enemies.
Menander b.342 BC Athens
I love the idea of life as a festival or strange city - it's a reassuring thought.
ReplyDeleteI just love the very last line - beautiful. Hope it all went as well as can be expected for you all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful passage. I do love that last line, "leave no enemies". Certainly a wonderful goal to keep in mind.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family are all well and hanging in there.
Tonia - Yes you're right and fits to most of what life throws at us.
ReplyDeletepotterjotter - thank you it was a lovely service.
hiphip - ooh yes a goal to keep in mind. Good thought.