Here Then Gone

Old 'rescued' cat, 'Paint', short for 'Painted Fire', recently deceased.

Here Then Gone

9/2/11

Everything is temporary

as change happens

in all territories

defining miraculous Life,

this brings comfort

when thought of

while enduring hardship,

or delivers melancholy

after deep appreciation

of love, beauty,

remembering nothing lasts,

but that's ego

playing pingpong game

between past, future,

barely visiting 'presence',

the 'soul's home'

weaving each 'now'

into rich tapestry

determining enlivened Existence,

old wise folks

know of transience

from losing partners,

friends, youthful vitality,

over the years,

some laugh easily

not 'holding on',

ready to be

here then gone.