Separation
A Poem for Those in Grief
Our separation is but a myth
So tell your broken heart to lift
The pain you carry will at once heal
Once you realise separation is not real
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The physical realm around you now
The one where you weep and wonder how
I left you behind to suffer so
Will disappear as you expand and grow
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Like the caterpillar in the dark cocoon
Unsure and afraid following what happened too soon
I promise you will emerge with a stronger heart
That would never have been possible if we did not part
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Your capacity for love will grow beyond measure
Inside yourself you will uncover more treasure
I know this is not what you wanted to hear
As you feel lost and alone, flowing with tears
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You want so badly to go backwards in time
To a place I existed, in a form you called mine
Yet the only thing that you truly need to see
Is that I AM you, and you are me
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There is no separation, it is but a myth
The pain in your heart, you feeling adrift
A time must soon come where you let it go
When you realise all is one and feel into our soul
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I am the sun, the moon, the sky,
I am the sails that you watch pass by,
I am the stars, the wind, the storm,
I can take each and every form
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This is why you must not mourn for me,
For I have the gift of being truly free
I am everywhere and nowhere and all of time,
I am still yours, and you are still mine
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I am no longer bound by one human form,
I returned to nature, as before I was born
I am to be found in every single thing,
from the drip of a tap, to the falling rain
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I fulfilled my purpose here on this earth,
To gift you a taste of heaven, for your soul rebirth
I’m so sorry that I could not stay
I’m so sorry it had to be this way
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I know I left you with a heart full of pain,
But also with so much more love to gain,
Remember that I am always near,
I am still kissing away every tear
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You must use your life to help others to see
There is no separation between you and me
Give this earth all the love we created
They need it so, to conquer fear & hatred
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Show them all what you felt for me
Show them our love, and how life should be
Be their friend and be their guide
Be the one supporting, by their side
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And some day your time will also come
To leave your body, and take new form
And that’s the day you will truly see
There is no separation, between you and me
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Kiss your grief goodbye, my lover, my friend
Mourn me no longer, allow sorrow to end
There is a time for this and for that
This is time to accept, I’m not coming back
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Not in the same beautiful form,
My laughter, my smile, it has but gone
But do not think that was all me
For I am much more than you could see
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I am so much more than a bodily form,
I am connected to all, thats why you must not mourn
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Fall in love with everything around,
Each person, animal, sight and sound
For I am there in every way,
& I am with you every day
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Choose to laugh, to love, to smile,
Choose to feel joy walking each and every mile
For I am you and you are me
we are pure consciousness
Don’t you see?
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Comments (5)
Kayleigh, this is one of the most profound poems I have read in a long time. Thank you for writing and sharing it. I wrote a similar poem years ago, which I turned into a spoken word piece. It is now part of my podcast. I will share it on Vocal soon. In the meantime, here is another piece that reminds me of yours (not as eloquently stated, of course): https://vocal.media/poets/the-haiku-shack-podcast-true-art
That is just so beautiful 😭😭😭
Such a lovely sentiment and beautifully written as always 🤍 I have no doubt that many will find solace in your words in times of need 🤍
This is so lovely <3
This is so powerful and heartfelt. Absolutely beautiful