Michelle [Celtic Flame] just posted this on her Facebook page. "Pauline [Poppie] peacefully but accidentally died in her bed friday night early in the morning."

Poppie was a very active member here at BWS for many years, and brought immeasurable kindness, compassion and nurturing to so many here, including me. I still have a poem of hers hanging on the wall beside my computer.

Those of us who knew Poppie are devastated and saddened by this news. Ann [Anno] has visited Poppie and considered Poppie her "adopted Irish daughter" and is devastated beyond words. We can also offer prayers for Michelle and her son Lucien.

We love you Poppie.

I am so saddened by this news. Poppie was such a talented human being. My heart goes out to Michelle and Lucien. What a great loss this is! RIP Pauline.

This is what she wrote to me when I was going through such a difficult time years ago. It still hangs on my wall:

Triumph and Resurrection

"Beyond the divine...someone else saw me...
showed me the blessings I already possess..
Held me tenaciously 'till I could see for myself
the wholesomeness of becoming whole...
and I am a big ball of learning since.

My heart expands to greet life anew each day with appreciation
My mind opens like a well loved biography...
and I get to grow
My soul is in the safe hands
of thee most wondrous caretaker...
nudging me gently forward into living and loving
as far as is humanly possible."
(by Popea)

Thank you Poppie, maybe now you know how much your presence and your words have always meant to me, and how this particular gift of your heart became a warm and comforting light in my own darkness. Be at peace, Pauline.

I am very saddened by this news. Prayers to Celtic Flame!

Goodbye Dearest, sweetest Poppie,
You touched my life in so many way, you lifted me up when I was sad, made me laugh until I cried, shared moments of sincere concern and love. I will miss you dear friend...may God's love carress you in heaven and His light hold you ever high...shining like a beacon for those who have to now live without you. All my love,
Dee

This news is absolutely devestating..
I am so enriched by knowing Pauline and always hoped she would walk up my path.she said she would
hearing her voice on the telephone brought me joy..her talent in her creative art and poetry were top notch.

love to her much loved Celtic and Lucien

"Even as the sun goes down to end the light of day,
it's rising on a new horizon somewhere far away.
And though our world seems darker
for the loss of one we miss,
our loved one's life is dawning in a brighter world than this."

"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die."
- Mary Elizabeth Frye.

Yonuh what a beautiful beautiful poem.

As we all write our messages, I feel dear Poppie's prescence. We were all so connected, which shows the spirit is stronger than the physical presence. I truly believe Poppie's spirit is still among us, and that she knows how much she was loved from friends from all over the world.

Ann's connection to Poppie and Michelle was sensational, and it was an unforgetable experience to witness you three tying family knots.

God bless you, Poppie. You are at peace now. And God protect your grieving soul, dear Michelle.

My heart is so saddened to learn of this precious woman passing. She touched so many of us through her kindness, love, art, compassion. My prayers for her family. I know that Poppie is already at peace and watching from above. My dear friend, God Blessings to you.

Michelle and Lucien my prayers are winging their way to you. Such a hard time for you. Know that you are in all of our prayers and thoughts always. My heart is heavy for you dear one. Blessings and prayers and love.