profound loss

the depths of my sorrow know no bounds
i am feeling too many things to count
the loss of an elder can be so profound
an emptiness, vast and cold
spreads deep within - right down to my bones
as i honour my lineage
the place which i have come
you take with you, a piece of me
which i have know long, and loved
please care for it until we meet again
and send my warmest love to dad, if you can
you two will have much to talk of, i bet
as you journey from here to wherever
i hope love may guide you in your endeavor
though i am saddened to see you go
i accept that that is the way life flows
your body returns to the elements of earth
many otherworldly planes you have to traverse
weary spirit released; finally set free
"you are too wise, too wise for me"
sleep. sleep. sleep.
peacefully