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Loss of a
parent is the loss of the guide in our lives. Here the Angel guides
the puppy on it’s first new outing. We miss our guide in life,
and wish for the days that we were just a pup, with a guide to care
for us. In our hearts the guide is still there and strong, but it
takes a long time to reach inside and remember the words. When we
share with others we can hear our guide again, and fly on the wings
of eagles.
It must have been cold there
in the shadow, to never have sunlight on your face. You were content
to let me shine, that’s your way, you always walked a step
behind. So I was the one with all the glory, while you were the
one with all the mystery, a beautiful face without a name, for so
long, a beautiful smile to hide the pain. Did you ever know that
your My Hero, and everything that I like to be, and I can fly higher
than an eagle, if you are the wind beneath my wings. If it had appeared
to go unnoticed, but I got it all Here in my Heart, I want you to
know I know the truth, of course I know it, I would be nothing without
you. Did you ever know that your My Hero, and everything I wish
I could be. I could fly higher than an eagle if you are the wind
beneath my wings.
I have been asked why use
a puppy as the symbol for loss of a parent. I thought of this often,
because the child is like the little puppy. The parent gives the unconditional
love and guidance that helps the child learn the do's and don'ts of
the world. They guide them not to touch the hot stove, not to go into
the street, to eat all the good food for them. They care endlessly
for their needs, food, shelter, clothing and education. They find
all the pitfalls in life and help the child make the choice not to
fall. When we lose a parent, we lose that guide, except in the knowledge
they already have given us, the teaching they already shared. As the
child that has lost a parent, we become confused, with feelings of
loss of purpose and abandonment. It takes time to rekindle the knowledge
that our parent has already given us, and to listen to the inner voice
of their continued love and guidance.
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