POEM AND VIDEO BY JANICE HORTON
MUSIC COMPOSED BY EARTHLY ANGEL
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The Ocean’s Embrace
I wrote this poem ‘The Ocean’s Embrace‘ as a loving tribute to my darling husband James (Trav) Horton. I read it aloud at his funeral.
I don’t know how I managed to recite it clearly, but apparently I did. Everything about that day is still is a blur to me.
A talented composer friend, whom I’m calling an ‘Earthly Angel’, then kindly offered to set my recording of the poem into a specially composed piece of music.
The result is a beautiful, watery, atmospheric, and ethereal piece of art. I love it.
I hope you will love it too. I’ve set the recording into an accompanying video, which like the poem, is inspired by Trav’s love of scuba diving and his ‘happy place’ in the underwater world.
As a writer, these words are my way of saying au revoir, mon amour – until we meet again, my love.
Because how do you possibly say goodbye to the person you’ve known and loved for the past forty-five years?
Trav is the love of my life, my husband, my soul mate, wonderful father to our three beautiful sons and three amazing grandchildren. I’ll never get over losing him.
I’ll never stop loving him. We wanted to grow old and spent the rest of our lives together. I’m so thankful that he chose to spend the rest of his life with me.
Now, he’ll be forever 65, and I’ll somehow have to find who I am without him.
That’s what these past few months have been about for me. Friends and family tell me I’m strong. I don’t feel strong.
But I know I will have to find the strength to live in a way that Trav would be proud. Because I know he’s watching over me.
I’m not religious. But I am spiritual. I believe we are all eternal souls. I know Trav and I will be together again one day.
I talk to him all the time – and through synchronicities – I know he’s listening and sending his love and offering me guidance.
The Ocean’s Embrace is my loving tribute to a wonderful, kind, and lovely man – whom everyone loved – not just me.
Until we meet again, my love.
5 comments
Hi Janice. I’ve just watched the beautiful video and poem honouring Trav now set to music. I want to cry and the tears are being held back with effort. He was such a lovely man in so many ways and you both always supported me over the years in France that it’s hard to accept his passing. A strong man with a strong character and so very talented. I am privileged to have known him and to have been able to give back something to support him through his illness and passing.
With love
Fran
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, poignant feelings with us. My heart is with you, Janice, as you step into this next chapter secure in the foundation of your loving years with Trav.
Hi Patricia – thank you so much for your message on my loss and what a lovely sentiment you offer – because I do feel secure in the foundation of our loving years. Trav showed me what true love looks like and I’m truly grateful to have known that in my lifetime. J xx
Oh Janice, I have only just come across this article! I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your incredible husband! I really don’t have the words to express how this has made me feel ! Just needed to say something as feel so sad to read this , but what amazing memories you have of your wonderful life together, stay strong lovely lady big hugs x
Thank you Judy – I so appreciate your kind words and for the hugs. Yes, he was incredible, and I miss him so much. I’m so grateful for my memories and for his legacy with our children and grandchildren. J xx