Tree

Death and Rebirth

My death has me surrounded. One morning the world had fallen away, and it was there. A scene of molten rock, spewing volcanoes, and ash clouds all around. Beings in the lava stared out at me with red rimmed eyes, smiling and laughing, inviting me to come in. I was tempted. They were having so …

angel statue

The Pain of Separation

There is a lesson in loss. When you see someone leave you. See them close their eyes for the last time. The delicate wisp of their Spirit rises up into the air, and you are left with the rent in your life where their beauty used to be. The shock of it leaves you numb …

hand on hand

I feel like I’m dying

I’ve been thinking about death a lot lately. Wondering what it feels like to be at the end of your life. To see death approaching, drawing ever closer, reaching arms up towards you to take you to another plane. Do you go quietly, joyfully, nervously. What if you’re not ready. What if the signal comes …

bright star in night sky

Farewell old friend

I miss you. I didn’t realise that you were there until you left me. Though I know where you have gone, there is still a hole in our lives where you should be. The day started like any other, but by the evening it was clear you were leaving. I could see it in your …