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Is That You?
I wrote the poem, Is That You? to illustrate my belief in the possibility that our lost loved ones occasionally send us “signs” to let us know they are still, in some distant way, a part of our lives. Maybe it’s just the optimist in my soul, or maybe it stems from an inherent desire to never completely forgo the relationships I’ve held with friends and family.
A perfect example of this concept is the following photo. My father, who was my best friend, passed away several years ago. He LOVED to fish. It was more than a hobby for him, it was his life’s passion. During a visit with a friend to a butterfly sanctuary, I began a conversation about the “signs” that I desperately wanted to believe my father was sending since his passing. My friend was intrigued by this thought process, but I felt not thoroughly convinced. After all, it could sound a bit far-fetched to some.
As soon as I’d uttered the words, “I think we should at least remain open to this idea, should such a sign appear to us,” I turned to see this butterfly perfectly perched on the branch above me. I quickly grabbed my camera to see if I could capture the moment, and prove to myself that what my mind’s eye had convinced me I was viewing, had indeed been there. I also wanted a picture to show others as I was curious to find out if my friends and family could discover in this scene what I had. Look carefully at the tip of the butterfly’s wing in the photo on the following page.
Some people see it. Some don't. Keep looking if you don't. To me, it's as plain as day, but maybe that's because I want to see it there.
Possibly a coincidence. Perhaps a fluke. But either way, it brought me solace and comfort that day to know that maybe...just maybe, my favorite fisherman is still close by.
Dash Inspirations by Linda Ellis www.LindaEllis.life
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