DEATH Poem: Death, by Tiffany Harkes

My father would have turned 65 today. There are no words to describe the unfathomable losses, a man dying when his newborn daughter is 4 months old. If you know me, you know that my depths traverse the expanse of the universe… this is because I have spent my 34 years searching for the man who made me, only to feel him closest in the darkness of the starry Heavens above. Outliving your parents is normal. Outliving your parents by the time you are 30 makes for a pretty interesting ride. Knowing that this all comes to an end truly makes me live a life that is of utmost satisfaction to me. There are no rules, there are no boundaries, life is limitless and I take each bold step towards my own personal freedom with the support of the Divine. I am the ultimate creator and director of my own life and with so, so many angels on my side watching out for and guiding me I undoubtedly find my way. I spent the longest time being sad and thinking that I had been the one who suffered the greatest loss but this past year has shown me a life blazing so brightly that I now realize that we are equals- he lost out on watching me grow and evolve into the woman I am today as much as I missed out on having.. whatever it means to have a father. Where have these bold steps and blazing light led to? Right back into the depths. And what do I do with my power, my gift, my intimate knowledge of the Divine thread that shimmers through each and every one of us? Naturally, of course, I share it.. I share this knowledge with anyone who seeks it. I spend my days connecting people into the depths, into the Divinity within themselves. Whatever feelings, emotions, thoughts that come up are all valid, are
all part of this experience of life and as someone who has made the plunge into some pretty dark and scary places, I can tell you first hand that the only thing on the other side is light. So be not afraid of your depths, they have oh so much to teach you, if only you are willing to listen. If you need an ear, if you need a hand, ask and you shall receive. 65 would be a milestone for the living. 65 is a milestone for my dead because on this day I can finally say with a full heart… Rest in Peace

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