Elephant Grief


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I am a selfish being. I care about others as they have an impact on my quality of life. I tell myself that I do it for their sake, and while it does serve that purpose at the same time, does that absolve me of my intent?

My concern is for her well-being, naturally, and it comes from my own desire as it will never be less than an utterly heartbreaking thing to lose her. She lies down in front of me, perhaps for the last time. I will visit again and always.

I am affected. That’s all I really know how to say. I feel something lurking that knows it shouldn’t be ‘about me,’ and it isn’t, not really. It’s about us as sisters...a bonded pair.  What we do affects one another. This can help me to better understand my impact as well.

I feel so close to her, and yet I know there will be a big change coming... in one part of myself. As she lies here winnowing down, I am witness.

I feel for you, Sa, and I don’t want you to leave this life without peace.

Is everything always all about us? It has to be, doesn’t it? As the lens through which we interact with reality and consciousness, it seems like it would have to be true.

I will see you off on your journey. I will stand here forever if that is what you need. I can tell even though you make no sound. Eternal journey. Endless visit.

 

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It is kind of odd that both of our most recent posts are about grief. It is always so hard to express, and it always feels as if no one else could understand, yet we all do understand how it feels.

It is not selfish to feel empathy toward another living soul, it is human nature. Even if the other soul is human or not.

Thank you for your comment, Pete. It is always so wonderful to hear from you. My real response to your comment is over on your post. I missed that day's posterous compilation, so this was my opportunity to read yours for the first time. It is odd... and comforting too - to be on a similar page. I have often thought the things you wrote in your poetry. Beauty soars around and above you. Always glad to see you come a'visiting. Be well and happy as ye may be.