libations of love
i pour libations of love for those who have died this year… The ritual of pouring libations can be found in various cultures. Isaiah speaks on the end of the Man of Sorrow who “poured out his life unto death” (53:12). We also see libations being poured in Indian culture (using ghee – clarified butter) see wiki. When I lived in Haiti, one of the women who lived in our compound would pour a portion of her beverage on the ground before drinking in thanks for the blessing others have been to her. As such, I pour libations of love for some of the wonderful people who have touched the lives of many that we lost this year.
ASE!
DJ AM – He may have taken his life. So young. I can’t help but wonder if his hope and will to live could have been restored with a surge of faith in something/someone. d. 8/28/09
Ted Kennedy – losing you brought tears to my eyes. For once, a rich white man who gave a damn. A man of his word, a true statesman. d. 8/25/09
Eunice Kennedy Shriver – your dedication to the rights of persons with disabilities was a testament of your grace and love for humanity… d. 8/11/09
Reverend Ike – For so long, my family would eat at Malecon, across the street from your congregation. We weren’t Christians, but we always took heed of your wisdom… d. 7/28/09
Farrah Fawcett – a legend, a beauty, a darling. She was adored by many. d. 6/25/09
Michael Jackson – touched millions with his beautiful music and eclectic style. Unfortunately taken from us too soon. May he rest in peace… d. 6/25/09
So many other beautiful souls have lost their lives, but hopefully gained an everlasting life in Heaven!
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Very nice piece! Keep Blogging I want to see more!
Good post R.I.P to all the above!!! and in the words of the late
Tupac.
“I hope my words can paint a perfect picture
And let ya know how much a nigga miss ya
Pour out some liquor!”
Nice tribute, is this the one you wnated me to see? Yikes for the pic of MJ w/o a nose! So many lost this year. I pour my libations out for the recent bride that was killed the week before her wedding day- how hurtful to her family and future husband, as well as the groom that died in NC the morning of his wedding. Asking for God’s grace that I make it past my wedding day! Many blessing sto all of the families that have lost loved ones this year. TO my grandma and uncles, I love you and miss you!
ihave loved michael jackson since iwuz four hez my hero
he was a big influenece in mylife and iwill never forget my “KING of POP”imiss chu Michael neva can’t stop lovin you