(Wedding Photo, June 4, 1947)
Helen Hutchison
April 14, 1923 – April 8, 2010
Joseph Hutchison
September 4, 1919 – July 7, 2005
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westwarding river—
red-gold shreds of Sun scattered
on it and in it
Together Again
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
Lyle, Hannah, Tom—I've been away from the blog awhile and just discovered your kind words. Thanks to all of you. None of you is a stranger to grief, nor to me, though we meet only in the ether!
Professor Hutchison<br /> <br />Beautiful couple. My prayers are with you and your family.<br /><br />Love ebbs and flows past boundaries unseen<br />and once again an angel rises and <br />Unfurling her wings she sails<br />To one who was calling, a loved one she knew.<br />Again sailing full of passion and life<br /><br />T.G.Brumley, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. Nothing makes these things easier.<br /><br />Sympathies to you and your family.<br /><br />(That is a lovely photo!)
Was away for a few days, and just <br />found this now.<br /><br />I'm very sorry for your loss, Joseph. Will keep you in my thoughts.
Thanks for the support, Joel. Yes, we were lucky, in lots of ways. Your note reminded me of an Irish blessing my friend and fellow poet Kathleen Cain sent yesterday–simple and profound:<br /><br />Deep peace of the running wave to you.<br />Deep peace of the flowing air to you.<br />Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.<br />Deep peace of the shining stars to you.<br />Deep peace of the infinite
What a blessing to be able to have final moments with your mom. My prayers are with you!
Thanks so much, dear kind-hearted friends, and to my sweetie who mysteriously posted under my own name! Well, we <i>are</i> that close.
Joe – What a dashing couple – I see you in Helen and Joseph…such beauty and light. Sending you lots of love during this time of grief and healing. My late mom once wrote – to live in the hearts of those we love is never to die. Mom's are so wise… and their wisdom remains. We will see you quite soon..Love, Lisa and Ken
Dearest Joe,<br />Been thinking about you so much today. My how you take on the best qualities of your folks. We are so sorry to hear about your mom. We know how dearly she was loved and we know that love never dies. We wish you great peace and our sympathies of course. Love you much and we're right here if you need anything.<br />Deb, James, Cody & Elli
My precious Joe,<br />Know that I am holding you in the light of my heart. I'm so grateful that we had the time we had with her last weekend; what a gift she was. I love you, so much, and I can't wait to see you next week. <br /><br />Endlessly,<br />Melody
Oh my dear sweet Joe, I am so sad with you and Melly. Your Mother is sure a looker, and I know how very special she is to your family. Joe, I am so grateful you were just there. I know it is strange, my Dad passed the day after I left; but sometimes I think they just need to see us and then they go on to another journey, somewhere wonderful. Love to you.<br /><br />Love Sue
My thoughts are with you too.
Thanks, you two. It's a strange exile to be back here in Colorado right now, though I had some wonderful time in Oregon this past weekend. Never enough.
As are mine.
Joe, a beautiful picture. My thoughts are with you.