It's almost a
year ago that my beloved mother-in-
law passed away.
I started an oil portrait of her, but
never got to finish it.
I will soon.
At the opening of the buds and in the
rebirth of Spring,
We remember You.
At the blueness of the skies and in the
warmth of Summer,
We remember You.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the
beauty of Autumn,
We remember You.
At the beginning of the year and when
it ends,
We remember You.
When we are weary and in need of
strength,
We remember You.
When we're lost and sick of heart, We remember You.
When we have joy we crave to
share,
We remember You.
When we have decisions that are
difficult to make,
We remember You.
When we have achievements that are
based on yours,
We remember You.
As long as we live, you will live
for you are now part of us
As we remember You.
Copyright Olga van Dijk
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31 Comments
Anonymous Guest 12 Sep 2010
U r almost finished!She just needs her pretty eyes!Calvin McFarlane 09 Sep 2010
wonderful remembrance...she has a a lovely smileAnnette Labedzki 08 Sep 2010
she looks like a very sweet lady!Jan van Baarle 08 Sep 2010
AwesomeMarika Antal 08 Sep 2010
NO MATTER IT,LL GET TO FINISH SOON...DOING GOOD WORK!!H RENARD 08 Sep 2010
This is meaningful art. You've really raised the bar.This is what art is all about...just beautiful.DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 08 Sep 2010
Very moving beautiful poem and tribute to your Mother-in-law! So sorry for your Great Loss,my Friend..I remember you sharing about her health...Beautiful work of art with a great likeness.The eyes are the windows to the soul..I'm sure it will be a precious treasure for you and your family when finished!Thanks for sharing!Hugs Dee&DavidIzabella Pavlushko 08 Sep 2010
It's going to be a very beatiful and moving portrait, Olga ! Good Luck in finishing it. Of course it's my POD !KC CHANG 07 Sep 2010
REMARKABLE!Debbie Shirley 07 Sep 2010
Sorry - forgot to sign in- the comment below is from me ;-)Anonymous Guest 07 Sep 2010
Wonderful tribute - great portrait!Sigridur Bachmann 07 Sep 2010
Very fantastic and exciting portrait work and colors my friend !Aqua1955 07 Sep 2010
A great tribute in the way of speaking and feeling in ArtJoan Wulff 07 Sep 2010
Good start, can't wait too see it done!Caballero Salguero 07 Sep 2010
My friend Olga and family, great tribute,this painting is very different to the photograph, is you style,error me, sorry....the portrait is wonderful, JoséRobin Foss 07 Sep 2010
Very well done so fare.Shakeh Sarookhanian 07 Sep 2010
The colors and everything in this painting is brilliant and wonderful and live.Almost finished if you could paint the eyes and it will be perfect..Frank Maguire 06 Sep 2010
I can see that you are right on the button. so far.ruth sears 06 Sep 2010
looks to be coming along nicely,very good likeness of the lady.Cathy Jones 06 Sep 2010
This is such a FANTASTIC work Olga! A beautiful sweet portrait in her remembrance!Ann Fawssett-Atkin 06 Sep 2010
Very very well done Olga...look forward to seeing the finished portrait... I think not a lot more is neededBev Chudey 06 Sep 2010
Wonderful tribute and start to this portrait Olga!Anneke Hut 06 Sep 2010
What a sweet lady and beautiful tribute!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 06 Sep 2010
love this unfinished work . the light on her closed eyes is wonderful. she seems to dream away here in her happiness, endless happiness.marie-claire gallet 06 Sep 2010
A very touching and wonderful tribute to your mother !Maria Anna Machado 06 Sep 2010
fantastic portrait...beautiful words...Sharon Gonzalez 06 Sep 2010
THIS IS AN AMAZING PORTRAIT, OLGA. IN THIS FORM A MODERN/ABSTRACT LOOK.Anonymous Guest 06 Sep 2010
Yes.. Ani, Nira againAnonymous Guest 06 Sep 2010
WONDERFUL ADDED TEXT AS WELL, OLGA!Nira Dabush 06 Sep 2010
outstanding work, Olga.. Perhaps there's a reason, her eYes are closed here, in this step... Love your work. Waiting to sEE the end result.Sjon Wingelaar 06 Sep 2010
Een prachtige herinnering in olie neergezet door jou van een fantastische vrouw! Groet, Sjon