Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Just one line

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Ink Paper Pen has offered up a great challenge for this Write on Wednesday...one liners.  At first my mind went to those lines that drunk men feel are super clever when they are posted up at the bar and you are trying to get you a drink.  That isn't what they are talking about. These are sentences that are stripped of all excess.  They represent you in the moment, for the day or in my case it is for the last decade.

When my Grandmother passed away I had a extremely difficult time. To cheer me up the family let me pick the video to rent. I got Across the Universe.  When the song Let it Be came on I wept.  Not one of those "this is touching I got a tear," but one of those ugly cries where the song stopped and I was still sobbing.  I  got the CD and played it for a three months.  It was my drive to work and my drive home.  It was my letting go and letting be.  The phrase and the song tell me that bad things happen but we aren't alone and that through it all the love remains.

My one liner...

Let it be.

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11 comments:

  1. No oneSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    My condolences for your loss. Another very succinct but powerful line! So much wisdom it - I should use it more! Ha!

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  2. JanelleSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I like it, it's amazing that you can say so much with so few and simple words.

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  3. JoannaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I agree with Sif, such a powerful line. Something we all need to keep in mind when times get tough.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    You must have had a really precious relationship with your grandmother and you are lucky in that, even though the loss must be heartbreaking. A very wise line.

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  5. AndySeptember 8, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Yes, that's the exact line that defines acceptance. Simple but so powerful.

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  6. InkPaperPenSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Three beautiful little words. Amazing the way a song can help heal - it gives us an outlet, doesn't it? I love the way another person's words can resonate so much with thousands of people. The written word (in book or song) connects us all

    Gill x

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  7. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    What a healing song it was/is for you! It's one of the Beatles' best.

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  8. Kristy ProwseSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Yes, sorry for your loss. yes, very powerful as it is based on choice... we have the power to let things be.. or not. Albeit difficult at times, it takes strength and courage.
    Maybe I take this as my affirmation this week dealing with crazy kids in trivial times x

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  9. JaimeeSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I think of you all the time and whenever this song comes on, I am filled with love for you and from you. You are one of the reasons I make it through and am thankful your grandmother made you the woman you are today. So beautiful and perfect. So you!

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  10. StephanieSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I have to repeat those words to myself just about everyday!!
    A perfect line to sum up the everyday hectic life! Great job! :)

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  11. EloiseSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Today is a day where 'Let It Be' should be my own personal mantra. It would probably help the stress levels, accepting that some things just can't be changed. I love 'Across the Universe' too xx

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