Sorrow of the Flag_119

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A heartfelt memorial page featuring photographs of cats and handwritten reflections on the loss of a beloved pet.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_119
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The page is a heartfelt memorial for a cat named Flame. It includes two photographs: one of two black and white cats lounging together on a green cushion, and another of three cats, two black and white and one gray, resting on a pink cushion. The page is decorated with colorful ribbons, tulle, and other embellishments, giving it a personal and artistic touch. The handwritten text is a poignant reflection on the loss of Flame, expressing love and longing for the pet.
Identifier: 018_121716-042417_sorrow_of_the_flag
Dates Completed: Dec. 17, 2016 - April 24, 2017
Keywords: Emotion; Piece 24 dedication; Cold December day; Photos; Roses; Piece 24 team; Trump election results; Anger; Misogynistic imposter; Christmas memories; Meaning of Christmas; Found images; Posters; Cartoons; Donald Trump; Women’s March; Dallas; January 2017; Musical linguistics; Human spirit; Beauty as revenge; Sacred passages; Jesus prayer; Mantram; Young artist’s suicide attempt; 1.18.17; Prayers; Funder withdrawal; Funding loss; 29 Pieces; Pep talks; Motivation; Klabyce Breknee; Joy; Fulfillment; Gut punch; Wounded; Recovery; Resilience; February 2017; San Miguel; Mexico; Death rehearsal; Mexican hospitals; March 2017; Clarity; Extraction; Evolution of organization; Contentment; Moving organization home; Reorganization; Stripping down; Meditation; That Wondrous Star; Stars; Vicious law of nature; Evil; Necessity vs. pleasure; Purple inspired; Prince inspired; Collages; Paintings of women; Years of duty; Calling; Returning to myself; AARP magazine story; Flame the cat; Illness; Kelly; Third nerve palsy; Insulting cartoons; Final endpaper; Roy Bedichek; Texas naturalist
Transcription: April 3, 2017
Our sweet Flame will not be with us for long. He has not eaten for days. I love him so and hope he is in heaven. In the past, as it became apparent that we were about to lose a beloved animal, I would whisper to them, "Come back to me." Now I whisper, "Watch for me on the other side. Maybe I will see you in our next lives." It's all a great mystery, of course, but what great love they give us.
Flame is one of the triplets: P.Mat, Spooky & Flame. They were born in October 2000. Flame two toes down - in 2000
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of: Sorrow of the Flag
Relation: Image Gallery