Death arrived early before our table was even set, before I could give my best boy a walk, a promise I intended to keep. Ten ravens converged on our corner, one for each year we had together, reminders of how a murder can be kind when the suffering is too great. Time has stopped in our home, every clock ticks in place, and I am desperately afraid to allow them to begin again. Begin again is what I wish for you, in the space your good dreams live, in a time of your own choosing, where I can find you when I get there too.
Lor! I’m blown away by not just these beautiful words, but the grace and generosity of your heart. Thank you for gifting me such love. You took my breath away…
Your painful loss so beautifully honored 😿♥️ I hold in the light the image of your best boy loyally waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge to cross over together…
Troy,
It is always a special occasion to receive one of your poems in my box.
Just now, you stopped me in my tracks, honestly, mid breath. My heart aches for you and yours.
I sat down and wrote;
Someday I may just decide I would like to go on an adventure again.
If I don’t get the chance to tell you, it’s only because I didn’t have
time
I hope you don’t mind, I’ve packed your gentle touch to carry with me.
I promise I’ll write
everyday
You’ll find me right there in your heart in case you’d like to reply. I’ve left you all of my
memories
because each one of them contains love .
Lor! I’m blown away by not just these beautiful words, but the grace and generosity of your heart. Thank you for gifting me such love. You took my breath away…
And your reply just stopped me in my tracks as well. Thank you for this, Lor.
heart-stopping, pause-inducing, a true gift. thank you for opening your most tender space for the healing of all. you're a true bodhisattva, Troy.
Thank you for your love, Elena. This liminal space is the most rich in love, even when the cost is so heavy.
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever read that you've written. So at least there's that ;) xoxox
Love you, my friend.
This is so so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your open heart. A lucky boy. Sending hugs ❤️
Thank you, Alix. It’s been quite a difficult few weeks…
Beautiful, loving tribute ❤️
Thank you, my friend. It means so much.
❤️💔❤️🩹
❤️🙏🏼❤️
Oh, this is so beautiful and heartbreaking
Thank you. The heart is broken and to love is flowing.
You've put together something truly touching here. My heart goes out to you.
Thank you, David. Art is the way through grief.
Ten ravens converged on our corner,
one for each year we had together,
reminders of how a murder can be kind
when the suffering is too great.
- This stanza moved me. What a beautiful poem to find our way through the canyon of grief. Love to your sweet boy and all the ways he will be missed 💛
Thank you, Ash. It’s a true event. There was so much magic in the weeks leading up to his passing, and in the days after.
Lovely but oh, so sad! Sorry for your loss. How they break our hearts!
So true. Sadness is the price of love, and I’m glad to have shared his love.
This was truly beautiful Troy.
Thank you, Jamal. Making beauty out of pain is good medicine for my heart.
Your painful loss so beautifully honored 😿♥️ I hold in the light the image of your best boy loyally waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge to cross over together…
Thank you, Sharon. I look forward to the day when we can run together again.
😿♥️♥️♥️
Sharing this post I wrote for one of my felines who passed in July.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sharonhom/p/the-last-mile?r=2fluad&utm_medium=ios
Anyone who has lost a dog will feel this one so deeply.
Thank you, Jane. Dogs are the most special beings.
They certainly are.
Moving, heartbreaking, beautifully written….
Thank you, Leon. Life moves on, whether we like it or not. So we must find our way into the wilderness knowing that tomorrow is a brand new day.
It will be easier as time goes on - even when we don’t want it to. I’m sorry for your loss .