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I thank you for the living years
Days filled with fun and love
When I walked this earth by your side
Before I was called above.
No longer a silly ball of baby fuzz
No longer a proud brave youth
No longer a strong and noble friend
What's left is just me, just my truth
For I have changed so many times
Yet somehow you've always loved me
Without seeing that what you really loved
Was inside of me not what you should see
I am now free from imprisonment
I am no longer shackled by pain
Please do not feel that I am gone
For we will see each other again
But you worry that the details may dim
That one day you'll forget my face
Like your clothes, my face has changed many times
What you loved is my inner grace
As time stole my beauty and strength
And dimmed my hearing and sight
Our love was not dimmed in the least
And you became my beauty and light
Should you now see the sweet innocent face of a child
Or the strong and brave face of fiery youth
Or the steadfast face of a trusted friend
Or the grizzled face old with the truth
Now that I do not reside in this plane
Don't worry if my earthly guise you can't see
Remember my inner spirit and light
The me that your heart always could see.
(c)Candace aka GhattenWolf
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I have seen the morning sun rise upon my window panes.
I have seen the glory of the sun as sets at end of day.
I have seen rebirth in the beginnings of each new day.
I have heard the sounds cast in my mind of words unsaid.
On a clear day, I can see forever in the skies above me.
I have seen the love as soft eyes gazed gently into mine,
I have known love on four legs, more so than ever I have two.
I have had the pleasure of time that stands still in my mind.
I have shared the silver of the teardrops as they fell,
I have heard the words of others in much pain.
There have been things I know left unsaid as time heals,
But I have sensed those teardrops fall like rain.
It is known the pain of words written for this heart that hurts,
And words fill the gap that time has not yet felt the need to erase
You too have words that you too have yet to speak or write,
About the great hurt of the tears that you wet upon your face.
So let we who care share your pain with you my friends,
Let not ever the glory of the rainbows shine be for naught.
One day more shall we rise to smell the beauty of the rose.
And once more in the web of great love shall we be caught.
Yes you have known the glory of the sunrise as it burst upon the land,
And seen it slowly drift across the meadow gently kissed with dew.
You have felt its warming rays spread and warm your very soul,
And you have known the love of four legs, just as you have two.
You know this life as it stands is not without its grief,
So Live on this life that you know you must fulfill,
Until that day that you are called upon to go,
And you will see the sunlight shine again upon your sill.
(c) Don Dade – 02/04/2006
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Even at the darkest moments
When we feel pain all around us
The light of true love in the hearts
Of our family will chase the darkness away
For when one is hurt all are
Turn and face the darkness
Show it has no power
Because we don't fear it
The one who hides in the darkness
With no name is calling out for help
And has no idea how to ask
Let us who understand, show them
The unity of true love
That a heart may love many
When you feel that darkness
From the heart of another
Look within yourself and
Show them your light of love
Then reach out to those
Who understand
Those who are always there for you
Forever and a day plus one more
Darkness has no power over love
And love always wins
And brings out the light of
A clear blue morning
©J.C. Stewart~*~BarTendersBluesWolf~*~2005
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Light a candle in Rowan's memory, for a sick, abused, or special needs furbaby,
or perhaps just someone who needs a prayer and a candle lit.
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