sweet tragedy

You may have noticed that I've been gone. It's been a week now. To put it plainly, a very sweet friend of mine past away this past week. She was my sister's best friend, a mentor to me when I was teenager, and beautiful light in a rather dim world. Although these past years we weren't as nearly as close, I have felt this loss in such a heavy way. I'm very sensitive and I tend to take on the hurts of those around me. Seeing my sister hurt has caused the pain to be so much greater. It's been difficult, but it's a healing process. I wrote this with my sister in mind and I thought I'd share it here. If you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, know that you are not alone and you are so very strong.

S W E E T   T R A G E D Y

. . . . .

in moments of weakness, indeed we are strong

though the tide may roll in 

the waves will not engulf us

we are far too aware to be deceived by their lies

the truth is simple, so plain to see

that though this life be beautiful

our tomorrows be ever more

it is there we will find out eternal peace

so here's to letting go and believing in ourselves

to holding fast to memory

and learning how to live again

in love memory of sweet Julie