No matter how at peace one may be with the concept of death, one cannot help but be impacted by it when it hits home. When a loved one passes on, we are left to grieve for their absence. However, we soon come around to focusing on the wonderful memories and experiences that we shared with them, and we realize that they never actually left. That in fact they are still here.
Our loved ones live on, forever, in our memories, in our stories, and in our hearts and souls. All we have to do is close our eyes and there they are, always waiting, always willing to bring a smile to our faces.
If you have any pets, give them an extra sign of affection and let them know how treasured they really are. Let them know how much happiness and joy they bring to your life.
“Ode to Beastie”
You were taken much to soon
Taken before we could be ready
But could we ever be prepared for this?
When you brought so much to our lives
When you touched our souls so deeply
All of the times when you would dance and play
All of the times when you would brighten up our day
Make no mistake, you will be missed
Your scurrying feet, and your thievish ways
But you should also know how loved you were
And how cherished you will always be
The house is more quite now
Your cage, more empty
But you are in a better place
No pain, no suffering, only peace
We still feel you, if only we could still hold you
We hear you, telling us to be strong
We want to thank you Mr. Beastie
For being so kind, so carefree, and so fearless and brave
You are in a better place now
Play on little buddy, play on
Dance away little Beastie, dance away
