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Agnes Varnum is a freelance writer, film programmer and communications manager for the Austin Film Society. She is the primary contributor to doc it out and Tribeca Film Institute's Resources.

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To Those Who Have Passed On

November 18th, 2007 • Related Posts • Tags

Dear friends Mark Rabinowitz and Danielle Digiacomo had deaths in their families this week. My prayers and sympathies are with you both and your families. I’ve shared this poem before, and each time I hear about the death of a loved one, I think of it. I hope that it gives you the strength it gives me:

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Elizabeth Frye - 1932

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  1. Comment by dandig on 20 November 2007:

    thanks for this agnes. it is a beautiful poem and i appreciate the thoughtfulness. my condolences go out to mark during his difficult time.

  2. Comment by agnes on 20 November 2007:

    I’m glad you liked the poem. I hope you and your family are doing well.

  3. Comment by Mark Rabinowitz on 24 November 2007:

    And to you, Danielle. So sorry for your loss.
    Thanks, Agnes!