TWO SOULS

I first met "Marian", 95, three weeks ago. I did a visit for another Social Worker to help out. The moment Marian answered the door, there was a sudden connection between us. We were instantly talking before we even sat down in her living room. She is such a sweetheart. She has such a positive attitude about life and laughs so easily.

Marian shared many life stories about her life and family. During it all, she would always have a broad smile showing. I so understood how she thought about life experiences as I process thoughts the same way. The two of us shared that connection. It is always such a gift to meet someone so much like you.

I did a second visit this afternoon. The sudden bonding was still there and wonderful. I hope I will be able to see her again in order to spend time with such a special lady. I have to look at life as, "If it is meant to be, it will be." But, on the other hand, I would love to hear more of her life stories. She is a wonderful story teller. Gifts from above.


TWO SOULS

We know instantly when we meet them.
Easily understanding spoken thoughts.
A spiritual link bringing us together.
A sudden connection between two souls.

She's twenty-five years my senior.
She speaks about life experiences;
Pearl Harbor; the depression;
events way before my time.

But age does not matter at all.
It is not the events or the times.
It is the processing of those experiences
that we both clearly understand.

She's had some hard times during her life,
but she will share life stories with a broad smile.
She'll laugh so easily when talking about her sons;
the good, the bad, the funny, the memories.

I sure wish we met earlier in our lives.
I wish she lived next door.
But life brings us those things when we need them.
I will always cherish and always remember
          the connection of
                       our two souls.