Arrived at Michael's stone at the Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens yesterday (22.11.04) to see a gorgeous array of carefully placed... Iris', Tigerlilys, Roses etc. and the soft green manicured hedges gently framing Michael's garden. Such a beautiful calming feeling sitting and breathing in the powerful tranquility. Whilst there, I was greeted by dearest Boris (a brilliant violinist and... the head gardener) who has been ultimately responsible for the care and upkeep of the grounds for the past 16yrs (together with the other staff, who I commend!). Boris, has personally attended to Michael's stone, meticulously cleaning managing etc. for the past 7yrs, whereupon, he became very friendly with quite a few people and in particular,our beloved Kell, who expressed and discussed his grief about his much loved son,Michael. Sadly, my friend Boris, announced to me yesterday that he will be retiring within 3mths.
I will never forget one day when I was sitting at the garden talking with Boris. I hadn't realised the impact Michael and Kell had on him. I asked him if he still enjoyed his work and he said: “oh yes, but I'm only here because of him, Michael! He was an undeniable, legendary artist!” he said, as he pointed to the bronze sculpture of Michael. His English wasn't the best(neither is mine tonight!) but ...I felt what he said. It was a mad, sad moment!!
I'm sure nothing will change with the standard of maintenance etc.,however, we will miss Boris' ghost stories,the heartfelt TLC and not to mention, the “respect” he displayed around Michael and Kells Garden.
Thank you Boris!!
AND WHEN YOUR HEART STOPS BEATING AND THE STARS STOP SHINING
WHEN YOUR TEARS GO DRY
HONEY ONE BY ONE
I WILL STILL BE THERE
I WILL SING YOUR SONG
AND COME TO YOU ALL NIGHT LONG
WILL YOU STILL BE THERE
WILL YOU SING MY SONG
AND COME WITH ME ALL NIGHT LONG !!
(MH)
LOVE & PEACE !!
Ange
I will never forget one day when I was sitting at the garden talking with Boris. I hadn't realised the impact Michael and Kell had on him. I asked him if he still enjoyed his work and he said: “oh yes, but I'm only here because of him, Michael! He was an undeniable, legendary artist!” he said, as he pointed to the bronze sculpture of Michael. His English wasn't the best(neither is mine tonight!) but ...I felt what he said. It was a mad, sad moment!!
I'm sure nothing will change with the standard of maintenance etc.,however, we will miss Boris' ghost stories,the heartfelt TLC and not to mention, the “respect” he displayed around Michael and Kells Garden.
Thank you Boris!!
AND WHEN YOUR HEART STOPS BEATING AND THE STARS STOP SHINING
WHEN YOUR TEARS GO DRY
HONEY ONE BY ONE
I WILL STILL BE THERE
I WILL SING YOUR SONG
AND COME TO YOU ALL NIGHT LONG
WILL YOU STILL BE THERE
WILL YOU SING MY SONG
AND COME WITH ME ALL NIGHT LONG !!
(MH)
LOVE & PEACE !!
Ange