Today I answered a call and it was friend from the USA. He sounded somewhat different than from when we last spoke and I asked him if everything was alright. He said he was going to be ok, but then said he had suffered a loss and that no matter what you do, nothing can prepare you. I knew then it was a family member that had passed away. I immediately went from having a peaceful morning, to reliving the feeling I felt when I lost the closest person in my life.
I did not get the chance to say goodbye as I had wanted, and no matter what I do, that is something I must endure. For some, saying goodbye is enough, and for others it is not, and then others like me either blow their chance, or do not get the opportunity. Nothing can prepare you, even when you know.
Today, I am at peace, knowing my dearest is gone, but my love will never end. And since we all exist on the same plane in the human condition, I offer this to you in understanding that this is an ending no one wants, but we all must serve. My heart goes out to one and all.
Never Seeing The End Until It Arrives
By T.P. McWhorter
Always there from the first moment
A guide that knows more than thee
Instructing, caring
Growing with you, always there
Wanting to see success and smiling
Unending, ceaseless
Moving forward along with you
Never giving in or giving up
Bearing, uplifting
The teacher that never knew the role
Still asks questions always to the end
Loving, learning
Nothing prepares for the moment
Separation that takes away support
Sadness, revelation
I'll miss you Mother, my love
No replacing the kindness you gave
Dearest, mommy
