I painted this sunflower for our neighbor across the street a couple years ago. I was painting a different sunflower when Lois came by and said she wanted me to paint one just like it for her. It is a large 4′ x 4′ painting. She loved the colors and put it on an easel in her living room.
Sadly, we lost her to cancer a week ago. She was a beautiful person with a warm smile and welcoming spirit, just like the sunflower above. She will be missed.
Winter of life
unexpected changes
Seeds drop
Memories live on
Sunflowers bloom
Her spirit lives on
Painting: Dwight L. Roth
Roth Poetry 
I am sorry for the loss of your friend Lois. Your poem is a lovely tribute to her. ❤️🙏
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Thank you so much for your kind comment!
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My condolences at the loss of your neighbor.
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Thank you very much Lisa!
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You’re welcome. And I’m sure her loved ones will think of her when they look at your painting ❤
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That would be very nice ideed.
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That is a beautiful and sad story at the same time, Dwight. It’s sad you lost a dear neighbour, it’s wonderful she had time to truly enjoy your painting a number of years.
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Thank you, Peter. I agree. Reminds us to make the most of every day while we can.
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So glad your neighbour had such a cheerful painting. I am so sorry for the loss of your neighbour.
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Thank you very much for your kind comment!
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I’m sorry to hear of the death of your neighbor. Your poem is a lovely tribute to her.
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Thank you, Liz! I appreciate your comment.
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You’re welcome, Dwight!
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Oh dear, please accept my condolences.
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Thank you very much I appreciate your comment.
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You’re welcome
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A beautiful poetic tribute Dwight. 🌻
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Thank you, Ami! I am glad you liked it.
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You are very welcome! 😊
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I am sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful painting 🙂
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My condolences to your friend,
This dedicated poem is beautiful.
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Thank you very much!
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A fine tribute
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Thank you Derrick!
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sorry for your loss but we know that your cheerful art brought her great pleasure in those last few years … if only we all had neighbours like you Dwight 🙂
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Thank you so much, Kate. I believe it did.
Ha… then you would be living in a retirement community! :>)
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how perceptive, of course I am 🙂
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Sorry for your loss, Dwight. What a beautiful, lively painting.
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Thank you so much, VJ, for your kind comment!
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Welcome!
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A lovely tribute, Dwight!
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Thank you very much, Euji!
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My pleasure, Dwight!
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A beautiful and cheerful painting, Dwight. 🌻 I am sorry to read of your loss. Your poem is a lovely tribute to your neighbor.
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Saddened by your news of losing a neighbor and friend. Nothing fills the loss, but memories and their spirit do live on ❤
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Thank you Rosaliene, for your kind words. Yes, you are right, we will remember and smile!
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Wow! 4’x4’? That’s big? I bet it brought a lot of joy to your friend’s life to have that cheerful painting in her home. Sorry for your loss … but happy you have such cherished memories.
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Yes It was big! That is what she wanted. It looked good on the easel. Thank you for your kind comments.
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That second question mark was supposed to be an exclamation point!!
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Ha ha… no worries… the ? actually works as well!
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She will always be remembered just by looking at the sunflower you painted. And as you said in your poem, her spirit lives on.
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Yes she will. Thank you very much!
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Memories do live on, Dwight and also the people in them. That is indeed their beauty!
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Your artwork is incredible! I am so sorry about your loss.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind affirmation!
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I’m sorry for the loss of your friend and neighbor, Dwight. Your painting is exquisite. Sunflowers hold a special place in my heart. 🌻 💛
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Thank you, Karla. They do seem to be that way. I appreciate your kind words.
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You’re welcome, Dwight!
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