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| Stones in Space - Digital - 2014, DS |
"Over time, individuals would go back to the gravesite and continue to place stones, ensuring the security of the site and as a way to build up the “memory” of the loved one. As time passed on, and carved monuments became the preferred memorial, the custom of leaving a small visitation stone became a symbolic gesture–a way for the visitor to say of the loved one, “I remember you…..”.
- from "Origins of Leaving A Visitation Stone" found here
"Regardless of how the custom came about, it is still an incredible way to remember and respect those who have passed on. Leaving a stone or pebble is a gesture of appreciation for the strong and lasting impression they have made on your life."
- from A Grave Interest
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This blog - apart from being a celebration of Mac Tonnies - is also his virtual monument. I know of no other. Whatever goes on in this "room" is between you and Mac. I say no more.
here you are
ReplyDeleteno place, no time
an invisible wind
blown upon a mirror
but weren't you the man
in the black fedora
your coat full of cosmos
caught reeling in the tide?
that crazy cat
the cheshire grin
then stardust