TO SAY GOODBYE

I meet so many people in my line of work, it is not surprising that, now and then, a kindred spirit will cross my path. I first met "Alice" one year ago. We had an instant connection. Alice is my hero. She embraces each person she meets with love and kindness.

Alice and I have had many conversations this past year about how our lives seem to have paralleled. We have such a strong connection; a connection bonded by our two spirits. We understand each other so easily.

Alice has lived each of her 98 years to the fullest. She will share her life stories which, ultimately, will leave us both laughing. Alice and I have had many conversations over this past year about our strong bond. I truly feel that our lives have connected before and will again.

I heard that Alice was declining and likely will die within a few days. I had to go see her one last time to say goodbye. But, how does one say goodbye? Alice confirmed what both of us have frequently talked about this past year. Knowing that we will meet up again. Goodbye dear friend. Until we meet again. Go in peace.

PS. Alice died peacefully three days later with her family at the bedside. I am looking forward to meeting up with my buddy on the other side. We both know that we will.


TO SAY GOODBYE

I had to go see her.
I heard she was in a decline.
Hold on until I come.
I have to say goodbye.

She is one very special lady
who came late into my life.
We met just one year ago,
but she grabbed me from the start.

She was lying there so peacefully;
I thought she was asleep.
But she opened her eyes and sweetly said,
"You don't know how happy you have made me."

We held hands while we talked.
Two kindred spirits side by side.
She spoke of seeing spirits;
she spoke about her long life.

I was trying hard to find the right words.
I was struggling to say goodbye,
when she looked up at me and softly said,
"We have a lot more to talk about."

We both know we will meet again.
Maybe not this life, but for sure the next.
Our paths have crossed many times before.
We both feel it in our hearts.

No words can capture my feelings.
No words will express my heart.
So for now, dear friend,
         it is just a simple
                  Goodbye.