Death is nothing at all—I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without the ghost of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant... There is absolute unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you—for an interval—somewhere near just around the corner.
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Text: Henry Scott Holland
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Comments (7)
Oh Robert. I have no words, and many words. But for now, I just send you hugs from afar.
Posted by Pua | December 14, 2009 8:15 AM
Posted on December 14, 2009 08:15
I love you, my friend.
Posted by Kevin-Andrew | December 14, 2009 8:13 AM
Posted on December 14, 2009 08:13
This is a hopeful and uplifting post. Our elders teach us how to live, and just as importantly, they teach us how to die. No fear.
Posted by Jeaux | December 7, 2009 8:50 AM
Posted on December 7, 2009 08:50
This is a beautiful but sad entry.
Posted by johnmichael | December 5, 2009 12:52 PM
Posted on December 5, 2009 12:52
ah i'm sorry robert
x
Posted by Lettuce | December 5, 2009 4:12 AM
Posted on December 5, 2009 04:12
I know how you feel, as my grandmother was a pivotal part of my upbringing and we too shared a special bond.
There are no words to comfort your loss and pain. All we can offer you are our most heartfelt thoughts and sincerest sympathy. Be warmly embraced.
Posted by Jim | December 4, 2009 12:28 PM
Posted on December 4, 2009 12:28
I was saddened but moved with you recent entries.
God bless you and yours.
Posted by Urspo | December 3, 2009 9:10 PM
Posted on December 3, 2009 21:10