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Tag Archives: loss
Cuddle
Long ago, I knit an afghan of mohair and silk Redder than red For my mother A womb of a hug for all the hugs she had given me Now she is gone, But the cycle of hugs remains. ………. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art journaling, bereavement, cuddles, Elizabeth Teal., grief, healing, hope, hugs, little white dog, Liz Teal, loss, love, mothering, poetry, spirituality, yarn
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Eyes & Mirrors
The mirrors of the world are too big to cover, And there is no proper protocols for sitting shiva for a pet… Yet We mourn, we keen and cry – Wail and wet our cheeks with salt and water And … Continue reading
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Tagged art, blessings, condolences, Elizabeth Teal., grace, grief, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, loss, love, nature, poetry, poodle, sitting shiva, spirituality, sumi-e
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Magic boxes
He held in his hand A magic box And showed me a love long gone, But still present. . Love never dies. . May we be happy that we can mourn, For it means we can love. Do not be … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, bereavement, cell phones, Elizabeth Teal., German Shepherd, grief, ink, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, loss, love, mourning, pet loss, poetry, rice paper, spirituality, sumi-e
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Golden
A little ray of light Sparked out today And tonight the pathways are dim As we grope in the dark Knowing She is Shining Golden.
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Tagged cat, Elizabeth Teal., grief, Liz Teal, loss, love, poetry, sadness, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby
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Farewell
I said goodbye to a friend today. His name was Sam, And he was larger than life, A bear of a dog, Gentle and fierce… He protected his family’s heart through the many transitions of life, And he continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, bereavement, dogs, euthanasia, euthanized, farewells, grief, ink brush painting, loss, love, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Death of a wild bird
I am so sorry for Your loss. I loved her too. . Although I did not know her, personally. I loved Her, nonetheless.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, brush painting, dead bird, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., faith, female cardinal, Gaia, grief, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, loss, love, mysticism, nature, pacha mama, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, unity, wildlife
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Torn earth
The cardinal came seeking a perch, But they had been all torn down. Nevertheless, He found a place to sit and swing, And helped me with the forgiveness thing. I have heard it said, To be forgiven is to be … Continue reading
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Tagged art, birds, blessings, cardinals, clearing land, compassion, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, enlightenment, faith, forgiven, forgiveness, gardens, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, loss, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, salvation, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tilling, water color, wisdom
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Beagle
There was an old beagle Waiting in the veterinarian clinic today. He had the softest ears And the kindest eyes. And he knew. Not today, but soon. And it was ok.
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Tagged art, beagle, best friends, blessings, cancer, compassion, Elizabeth Teal., faith, grief, ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, loss, love, meditation, old dogs, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Bridges
When I first met her, She was just a wee grll with a curl, Dashing over the alps.. Flying thru the air from endless green meadow into brilliant blue sky … Bowing to a fallen leaf… She pounced. Then as … Continue reading
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