-Brian Mendonca
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| Chandeliers from the 70's. |
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| Hall with photographs from the past. |
Chandeliers from the seventies
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| Porch outside the villa. |
A carpet in scarlet.
Wedding photos
above the mantelpiece
Three sons in sepia.
Curtains shut tight
on a rainy afternoon
Rocking chairs wait
for the visitors to arrive.
The mourners have left
They buried mama this morning.
The front gates are open
the courtyard ajar.
It doesn't matter anymore
The dog too has died.
A villa, Avila
Crotons cover the porch.
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| Funeral banner. |
You are irreplaceable
What are you doing at 3 a.m.!
I am talking to the office doing a switch.
Rest in peace mama,
you can have another ice cream.
Bapa Tujea Hatant
Ghaltan Mhozo Otmo.
(Consua, Goa
23 June 2022)
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In memory of Marcelina Rodrigues (1936-2022) who was interred this morning at Livra Febres church Consua. Pix taken by Brian Mendonca on 23/6/22. Location courtesy Anthony Rodrigues. Updated 24/6/22.
Notes
Avila: From St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) whose emblems were the heart, an arrow and a book.
Mother of Mine: Sung by Dan Bowen. Originally sung by Neil Reid in 1971.
Irreplaceable: Piano cover by Chad Lawson (2022).
Switch: Kuwait time, when systems are down.
Bapa . . . : (Konkani) O Lord I place my soul in your hands. (Luke 23:46) Funeral banner for the last rites.
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