We always knew he was going to leave someday, but much farther down the road of 2-3 years.
We never thought it would be the next day.
He was feeling quite ill on July 26, and was brought to the emergency in close to critical condition.
He could barely breathe, as most of his oxygen was being supplied to him by the tank attached to the bed side.
He barely spoke at the time.
To his son, who had brought him, he says, “I’m cold,” and that was it.
That was the last of his voice.
His wrinkled complexion lay on the wrinkled sheets as his soul wasted away.
We all have delightful souls we use to encompass our physical appearances, but what truly matters is the soul.
After all it was distinct that this body was no longer him.
“For death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.”
Immediate family was called down the next day to visit him one last time, more so to see him lay there, speechless.
It was profound that his soul was no longer present; it was profound that his last breaths were taken with his family by his side.
It was all he ever wanted.
He was my grandpa.
This was the first funeral I had ever attended.
This was a life lesson put into perspective.
This exemplifies the act of sharing your thoughts with others as it is often unknown to when they will leave.
Whether they have made their final goodbye or not.
As many words may be left unsaid.
Just as they were.
“A thousand times we die in one life. We crumble break and tear apart until the layers of illusion are burned away and all that is left, is the truth of who and what we really are.”
Everyone was draped by a layer of white in reverence to the lifeless soul.
As we enter the comfortless funeral home and crematorium, it became distinctly impossible to hold back the tears.
It was almost as if a storm had been birthed.
The sky enveloped with gloomy bunches of condensation.
The atmosphere, silent and disheartening as we all offer our final eulogies.
Of one remarkable soul.
Credits:
- “Quotes” 1 and 2 – http://www.quotesgram.tk/death-quotes-3/
- Image 1 – http://www.quotesgram.tk/death-quotes-3/
- Image 2 – http://personalexcellence.co/quotes/822
Leave a comment