Josie Stone
Left this world Wednesday 25th March 2009. R.I.P. dear friend.
The world is a much better place because you were here.
Remember
by Christina Rossetti
Remember
by Christina Rossetti
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Josie's Albany Wind Farm Project: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1759/hands_on.pdf
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The part of Josie I remember most is her voice and that quirky cockney accent which was so endearing.
ReplyDeleteI also remember a couple of great little parties at her Angus Street house, with most of the action occurring on the deck at the back.
thankyou Barbara
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ReplyDeleteI had been trying to find out some news about Josie's death and came across this today. I have wonderful memories of the parties we had at Josie's, there was always a lot of singing, music, laughter and fun.
I will treasure my memories of both her and Natalie
love to you
Mel
Hi, Mel
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time, Mel, and it is good to hear from you. I couldn't see your email on your blog. Please send me a message on Facebook and we can get in touch.
Josie's parties were legendary, as was she. So sad to lose her.