I lost my good friend
He is closer to the source
Nature and God now
(I’ll write more about my friend)
clcouch123
I prefer Christopher in conversation. In writing, I use C L Couch because it’s a genderless form of my name and, frankly, easier—I have severe writer’s cramp. I mean to be a poet writing spiritual and occasional verse. The photographs used permanently here—for the banner, for my profile—were taken by Debra Danielson, a photographer and friend. You may enjoy more of her work at debra.danielson.org. If you would credit me when quoting my work, I'd be thankful. As I am thankful for your presence here.
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June 10, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Christopher, I’m so sorry to learn that Sandord has died. I know that he was a very important person in your life and I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet him. Jeff
June 11, 2016 at 1:44 am
Thanks, Jeff, for your considerate response. Dealing with the loss of him is hard, even though we knew he was sick. You would have enjoyed his workshops on Thomas Merton or on Gerald May. You would also simply have enjoyed meeting him. You and he have similar positive styles.–Christopher
June 10, 2016 at 8:56 pm
I’m so sorry Christopher. I hope you and his family heal eventually. I’m sure he is in a better place. Praying for your loss and his family.
June 11, 2016 at 1:47 am
Thank you for your prayers. I appreciate them and so will his family. Sanford had been ill, but he was also a guide and friend over several years. Losing him is not easy. You’re so right, though–he is in a better place and fully healed.
June 13, 2016 at 11:09 am
awwww. this is painful but still beautiful to read. *hugsss*
June 13, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Thank you for the hugsss. I gratefully receive them.