Fare Thee Well

Dearest, darling Dudley;

We will miss you dear girl.

Thank you for loving us through our hard times

and pointing us towards and sharing 

the simple joys of so many days.

You are free now of the body that could no longer

serve your great and generous soul.

 

Your spirit rides the wind and brightens the sky.

Sunday Dog Psalm

Today I found a tiny, lovely, baby bird.
Departed.
I rolled on it to honor it.
I am not frightened by death. I am curious.
I do not look away, dismiss, or avert my sensibilities. I hone in.
I investigate
gutters, leaves,
the under carriage of shrubs, grubs,
garbage and trash
to find the source of the scent.
The scent that informs me of life - its tenacity and fragility.
Whoever or whatever you were, I want to know your "ness".
Do not fear. Death is but one more leg of the journey of existence.

Your destiny is the beauty of the universe.