you have found your seal skin,
your truest form of spirit
and returned to the cosmic sea
painting again
the great canvas of the universe,
with colors only your energy
truly knows.
This world,
now seemingly monochromatic;
having taken your palate with you.
I am left in tonal grays in your absence.
The ocean waves swell
with the hurricane of tears
at news of your passing.
I see you now,
your spirit playing among those rises
and ebbs of brine,
the seal once more
frolicking unabashedly,
and I, a Homerian fisherman
alone in the colorless storm,
bereft without you.
For Bill Galbreath, who’s soul is as bright as the Northern Lights.
1935-2016
2016 copyright by Katie Pifer http://www.witchpetals.wordpress.com
Original art by Homer Winslow, “The Fog Warning” 1885
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Hi Witch Petals,
This was truly beautiful. I was never one for poetry but recently I’ve come to appreciate it. As a Water sign, this particularly resonates with me. I love your blog so I’ve decided to nominate you for the 2016 Liebster Award. The details can be found on my blog 🙂
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Thank you so much! Channeled grief often speaks loudly. I am honored and humbled by your nomination. I am at a loss for words.
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So beautiful. Thanks for sharing ♡
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Thank you for commenting. I’m glad you liked it.
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