And Again I Say "Goodbye"

I keep being told that everyone deals with death differently.Yes, this is true. No one can understand how another is comprehending in heart and mind what is so achingly painful.

Grief, that deep sorrow, anger, lonely hearted space that follows death. It is no stranger to me. Infact it's been like a wild beast nipping my heels and rarely allowing me to stop to gasp in air. I have learned to deal with death's heart grip in what I consider very healthy, helpful ways. I have had so much practice at it. For so many years grief was my punisher. Then it became a constant stalker. Hounding me - trying to break my spirit.

I will not allow it to overtake me. I know that in death, there is life Eternal. Hope reaches beyond the hope that breathes and beats the heart. In death I still hold loved ones who are forever planted within my heart. I win - I get to keep all that is precious to me. I am stronger and I have a Conquerer of my enemy and persecuter. Within each loss of those returning to their Source of Life... I find deeper meaning and assurance for life's true value. With every "Goodbye"... there is also a "Hello!"

I am weary, yet vibrant. I am sad, yet I am resiliant. I am broken, yet I mend and bend without falling to tiny bits. I no longer say an agonizing "Farewell", but a deeply knowing " Till we meet again!!!" Safe and freed from the tumult of this world I give thanks for life and love shared and shared well!

And again I say “Goodbye”

Snowflakes softly fallen
Yet such power contained inside their “Whoosh”

Memories sweetly gathered
Yet bittersweet in their trail down the cheek!

Eyes crystal blue and twinkling light
Closed never again shall they be seen seeing.

Wooden footsteps clicking
Silent upon the rocky path of your life.

Your heart has been stilled
Mine rushes and nearly stops on the edge!

God warmly says “Hello”
As again I say “Goodbye”

With much love for the many times shared with love between our families
With much sorrow at the loss of one so vibrant and truly gentle of soul.

Love always Dick ~ God be with you till we meet again!
Love Lion~*LovingYouInSpiritPaw