Solitude
As I prepare to go to the bedside of a dying friend, and I ponder what to say or do, I am reminded of the value of solitude... my friend is in the epitome of Holy Solitude as he finishes his journey home. This beautiful painting by Giuliano Cucco speaks volumes in its depiction of solitude, and it offers a peace that passes all understanding in the ethereal * nature of the clouds and the surroundings of this scene. Perhaps my friend's journey to heaven will be like a kite, soaring above this life and into the arms of God. I pray so. All I can do is honor his solitude.
*extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world - just like my friend.
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