A lifetime of love
Sadness of separation
Soulmates reunite
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Not very long ago, poetess Hélène Vaillant of Willow Poetry said a final goodbye to her beloved husband. A few days ago, Hélène herself passed away peacefully.
My thoughts are with her family and all who loved her.
Her poetry was as beautiful as her smile and as full of love. Her own words say it best…
*
golden angel dust
elevating enchantment
peacefully setting
*
©Hélène Vaillant
With thanks to Frank Prem for keeping us informed of Hélène’s illness and passing.
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I jus learned of this last evening… Helene was such a lovely woman and I will miss her. God Bless her family and friends.
RIP Helene. 😢👼
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Sad news indeed, Beckie.
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May peace and comfort wrap softly around all those she touched
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Amen to that.
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Thank you, Sue for this beautiful honoring for Hélène. She was a glorious soul. 💕
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She was indeed, Jordis. ❤
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💗
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So very sad. Hélène always had a kind word. Thinking of her family at this time.
Rest in peace, Hélène. ❤
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She was a lovely lady ❤
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She was. Thank you for sharing the news, Sue. ❤
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Hélène had many friends around here.
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She was very kind in her comments on my posts in response to her prompts. A lovely lady by all accounts, and I could see that even though I didn’t know her for that long.
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You could feel that through her poetry too.
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Although I hadn’t read very much of it, I loved her insight and perspective.
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So did I.
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A beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul ❤
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❤
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Thank you so much Sue, beautifully said.
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Thanks, Paul.
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She always seemed to shine a light and will be missed by many. (K)
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I agree, Kerfe… and she will.
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So sad😭 but a beautiful tribute, Sue xx
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A lovely Tribute Sue 💜 She will be sorely missed by all those she touched along her journey.I too was shocked yesterday when I saw Fandango’s post. Shocked, but not entirely surprised. She was gracious enough to prepare us for her passing in her last few prompts and commentary. She left us with a beautiful smile and words of wisdom in her poetry .I truly miss her but am comforted by her legacy of love.
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She was a lovely lady with a brave, bright soul.
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Yes she was 🙂
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Sad news. A great tribute.
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Very sad.
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A beautiful tribute, Sue. I didn’t know Helene that long but her poetry was lovely and her passing a shock.
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Thanks, Robbie. A few words are not enough for a lifetime.
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I will miss her sweetness 😢❤️ She was a lovely lady who worked so hard collecting our poetry and stories to share.
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She was indeed, Christine.
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As do you Sue. It’s a difficult job coordinating challenges every week. Thank you for what you do to connect us all.
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I love being able to do so, Christine.
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🙂💕
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This is so beautiful Sue! Thank you for sharing this as I was just asking V.J. a couple of days ago if she had heard anything. Much Love to you Sue! ❤
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Hélène touched many hearts. ❤
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Thank you, Deborah.
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A lovely tribute to Helene… Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. ❤
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A great tribute, Sue. I was aware of her husband’s passing and was so sad to hear she didn’t want to have treatment for her cancer. She now ceased all the suffering and joined her husband, a beautiful reunion. ❤
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Sometimes the treatments cause such suffering for so little possible gain. ❤
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I agree, I had that experience. My doctor cancelled one radiation out of my 8 months cancer treatments.
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My late partner alwys said he would have refused the treatments had he been told of the side effects…
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Exactly, the radiation tech told me the side effect, I told that to my treating doctor, he said the side effects out weigh the benefits.
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Which highlights why we need to ask questions before grasping at whatever is offered.
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I learned the hard way. When I go to the doctor for some concerns, I try to do some homework first.
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Thes days, so do I.
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Yes!
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Her poetry is wonderful. What a loss. Sending good vibes to all, missing her. She will not be forgotten. Michael
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Thank you, Michael.
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Thank you for the information, Sue!
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🙂
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For Helene…
“A life that burns so bright is never truly extinguished…”
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thanks for sharing, Jaye x
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This is a lovely and heartfelt tribute, Sue. Helene was a beautiful soul.
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She was indeed, Eugenia.
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Reblogged this on BrewNSpew and commented:
A tribute to Hélène Vaillant of Willow Poetry by Sue Vincent. Helene will be missed.
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I didn’t know Helene but so sorry to hear of her passing. A great loss to the writing community. 😦
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She was very supportive of others.
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😦 ❤
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I am so deeply touched by Hélène’s death she was a beautiful person .Always so kind and generous . We will all miss her💜💜💜.
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Yes, she was a warm and generous lady ❤
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Yes she was 💜💜
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Reblogged this on willowdot21 and commented:
A beautiful tribute to Hélène Valiant from Sue Vincent.
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Thank you for sharing, Willow xx
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How could I not 💜
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Helene was a beautiful soul who touched many lives. Your eulogy is very beautiful. Thank you for expressing what so many of us feel.
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There was just something about her…
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Oh my! I am lost for words, and so shocked. I had missed Helene posting,although I knew she had said she had to give immediate attention to her health. I was worried and wondered what had happened, so came looking today. Found her blog deleted, and feared the worst. Now I know. Thankyou for this tribute Sue. I have no words. Just a deep deep sadness. Helene and I talked about our cancer, and the treattment. We both had the same experience. We talked a lot. You are so right to question treatments. As you may know, prior to my cancer I was a hill walker, cycler, swimmer and much more. Now, I am blind, wheelchair bound with no feeling in hands and feet, but alive. I totally understand Helene’s decision to refuse treatment. I would decide the same again. I did not know about the passing of Helene’s husband though. Just so terribly terribly sad. Her poetry was beautiful. I will remember her always. Sadly, I missed Fandango’s announcement, but so glad I found this Sue. Thankyou. May our dear Helen rest in peace, along with her husband, and may her family be comforted. I will always remember you Helene. Bthankyou for your life and your words.
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It is a sad moment for those who loved Hélène and for those of us who knew her through her work and online presence too.
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It most certainly is Sue. A more lovely lady you could not hope to find. Thankyou for your tribute to her
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Such sad news, but thank you for sharing this, Sue.
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Sad indeed, Ken. Both Hélène and her poetry will be missed.
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Reblogged this on Antonia Sara Zenkevitch and commented:
I knew her only a little, though her words and her encouragement of others like myself, but I will miss her presence. I feel in a similar way she must have touched many lives. My thoughts are with those who loved and knew her best.
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Thank you, Antonia.
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