A Love Letter

A love letter from those who have passed on…
Take the love you have for me
And radiate it outwards
Allowing it to touch and impact others

Take the memory you have of me
And use it as a source of inspiration
To live fully, meaningfully, and intentionally

Take the image you have of me in your mind
And allow it to fuel you
To take action
Seize the day
And be reminded of what is most important in life

Take the care you have for me
And let it remind you
To care for yourself fully
And shower yourself with your own love

And take the pain and grief you feel
Following my loss
And alchemize it into
Love, compassion, and beauty

Build a castle
From the wreckage of my passing

And allow it to unlock your greatness and potential
And empower you to become more than you ever thought
you were capable of being

And know that I can never truly leave you
And will always remain beside you
Watching over you in spirit
And that the love I have for you lives on
Through the connections you form
The kindness and compassion you share
And the future relationships and friendships you cultivate.

And until we are one day reunited
I will remain with you
Through the storms and chaos of life
And am always beside you
Walking with you, laughing with you, crying with you
and smiling with you

And I am proud of you for being strong
I am proud of you for being brave
And I am proud of you for being you.

Beautiful words by Tahlia Hunter, who graciously agreed to let me share her words.

Dear friends,
This poet touches the depth of my soul and the broken pieces of my heart with everything she writes. This poem resonates with me, and I think it will give you all a warm feeling.

Be well,

Shirley

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