It was only Monday when you said goodbye

And today is Friday

       Four days

But it seems like eternity.

 

When a strong flame goes out

it’s noticed.

 

Where are you?

 

My heart searches for your presence

           Everywhere

In the air and the touch of the breeze

In a book filled with loving, soulful words,

but, they are not your words.

 

Where are you?

 

They say when a soul leaves this earth

Their energy can still be found

Yet, your soul is still bound to this earth

And I cannot find you.

 

Where have you been?

 

I cannot wait to hear of your adventures

No, they don’t have to be full of whimsical dreams

Of softness and the lilted music of your heart

There is learning in

searching the torrential depths

of one’s soul

 

How do you overcome?

 

You are stronger than you know

Beauty contained is still beauty

But it becomes spirit when it is shared

 

Do not doubt your power to inspire

you kindred spirit

Or to change the world.