Please if you do care to read this, to help you feel the story, listen to this song as you read it.
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/160907
From conception to relinquishment, in this life I have found the truth in the subtle things. I walk through the fields, feeling the breeze brush across my body like an invisible silk tapestry made of the finest thread. I pick one of the flowers and lay down upon the soft ground of the field; staring at the flower I begin to think, "where did I go in this life? Where have I been and whom have I affected in what way?" Throughout my life I've helped, given, loved, and shared my wealth of laughter, joy, and happiness with all of whom I've come into contact with.
Throughout this life I have been there for them all, never giving up on them, even in the roughest of times. I've worked all seasons that my body stayed, bringing the light to the dark in peoples lives. But how has this come back to me? I see the smiles that I've brought upon the faces of those I've affected. I see the vibrant light shine through those I've helped through the hard times. I see only the light, or truth, that people are not always bad. They are not always in bad situations. Through all the bad, anyone can find good. Anyone can see this light. I was shown this to be true.
As I watched that flower, one of its pedals broke away and floated through the air until it happened upon the faces of all those who knew me and what I've done. I look at each and every one of them. Something seems amiss though. They appear sad. I follow that pedal as it floats from face to face of each person, I knowing the name of every one there and I call out their name but to no reply. I wanted to ask to why they are saddened. Had I not accomplished what I set to do? Have I done something to each of them that they appear together, as they are, before me in the same place? No, this didn't happen by chance.
It is then, at that moment that I see what has really taken place. These people are not sad at me, they are sad for me; within themselves they feel a loss. I watch the pedal come back to me as it seemingly goes through a whirlwind to show me what was wrong with these peoples' hearts. It came down upon my chest and sat still, next to where I was holding the flower. The soft breeze now showed a solid form of very fine silk and cotton as I lay in robes. I look around to see the people and begin to stand up, but as I stand up, my body remains.
I look at myself in a sort of dumbstruck manner. As I do, I get the instant rush of sickness yet, I feel perfectly fine, even happy. I see them all still looking at my body and some begin to cry as another person, whom I've never met, a figure of the church, chants out prayers in my name. That's when I realized, I was relinquished from my mortal form. I had passed away from this world. For what reason though? I can't remember what had afflicted me to fade from this world.
Then He came to greet me. He told me "You have done what I've sent you to do my child. You have shown these people what the light is and how it can become their savior in the darkest of their times. You have become what a friend is to become; they lost that friend but are left with something of equal importance. They are left with your message. It's a message that will be shared upon the world and you're name in connection to the message shall never be forgotten... by anyone."
I look back at myself, then to the people around me and come to realize that what He said was true. I ask to stay the remainder of the ceremony and so I did. Seeing what He said is true, for as the service ends, people begin to leave, some staying to watch me disappear into the earth upon where I had laid. I hear them all talking of the great deeds I have done, telling their children to look up to my accomplishments.
To them my gifts seem almost inhuman, as if no human is capable of being so generous and kind, to have such a warm heart for their fellow man. It was not a feat for me to be this way, actually rather natural. But to see them proud to have been affected by my actions in this life, satisfies my desire to help people in all ways.
With this satisfaction, I look to the light with a smile as a tear rolls down my face, I allow myself to be accepted by everyone above. They pull me through the gates as the tear falls from my face. It falls through the sky and as a single rain drop in a clear blue sky, landing upon my cheek as the last few throws of dirt cover up what was my mortal body. Then the white flash came and I find myself surrounded by all those who I have lost in my life to the timing of death. This reunion has left me feeling completely relieved of all worries and problems as I float through pure happiness and fantasy with my beloved friends and family from times long ago.....
I want to dedicate this story to certain friends and family members who have passed away, but leaving with me the memories of all the great times and the lessons of caring, love, happiness, and giving. I love them all and hope to be reunited with them someday, when my day arrives that I pass from this world. Thanks to those who read. I want to share my feelings with you all so I told a story...
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/160907
From conception to relinquishment, in this life I have found the truth in the subtle things. I walk through the fields, feeling the breeze brush across my body like an invisible silk tapestry made of the finest thread. I pick one of the flowers and lay down upon the soft ground of the field; staring at the flower I begin to think, "where did I go in this life? Where have I been and whom have I affected in what way?" Throughout my life I've helped, given, loved, and shared my wealth of laughter, joy, and happiness with all of whom I've come into contact with.
Throughout this life I have been there for them all, never giving up on them, even in the roughest of times. I've worked all seasons that my body stayed, bringing the light to the dark in peoples lives. But how has this come back to me? I see the smiles that I've brought upon the faces of those I've affected. I see the vibrant light shine through those I've helped through the hard times. I see only the light, or truth, that people are not always bad. They are not always in bad situations. Through all the bad, anyone can find good. Anyone can see this light. I was shown this to be true.
As I watched that flower, one of its pedals broke away and floated through the air until it happened upon the faces of all those who knew me and what I've done. I look at each and every one of them. Something seems amiss though. They appear sad. I follow that pedal as it floats from face to face of each person, I knowing the name of every one there and I call out their name but to no reply. I wanted to ask to why they are saddened. Had I not accomplished what I set to do? Have I done something to each of them that they appear together, as they are, before me in the same place? No, this didn't happen by chance.
It is then, at that moment that I see what has really taken place. These people are not sad at me, they are sad for me; within themselves they feel a loss. I watch the pedal come back to me as it seemingly goes through a whirlwind to show me what was wrong with these peoples' hearts. It came down upon my chest and sat still, next to where I was holding the flower. The soft breeze now showed a solid form of very fine silk and cotton as I lay in robes. I look around to see the people and begin to stand up, but as I stand up, my body remains.
I look at myself in a sort of dumbstruck manner. As I do, I get the instant rush of sickness yet, I feel perfectly fine, even happy. I see them all still looking at my body and some begin to cry as another person, whom I've never met, a figure of the church, chants out prayers in my name. That's when I realized, I was relinquished from my mortal form. I had passed away from this world. For what reason though? I can't remember what had afflicted me to fade from this world.
Then He came to greet me. He told me "You have done what I've sent you to do my child. You have shown these people what the light is and how it can become their savior in the darkest of their times. You have become what a friend is to become; they lost that friend but are left with something of equal importance. They are left with your message. It's a message that will be shared upon the world and you're name in connection to the message shall never be forgotten... by anyone."
I look back at myself, then to the people around me and come to realize that what He said was true. I ask to stay the remainder of the ceremony and so I did. Seeing what He said is true, for as the service ends, people begin to leave, some staying to watch me disappear into the earth upon where I had laid. I hear them all talking of the great deeds I have done, telling their children to look up to my accomplishments.
To them my gifts seem almost inhuman, as if no human is capable of being so generous and kind, to have such a warm heart for their fellow man. It was not a feat for me to be this way, actually rather natural. But to see them proud to have been affected by my actions in this life, satisfies my desire to help people in all ways.
With this satisfaction, I look to the light with a smile as a tear rolls down my face, I allow myself to be accepted by everyone above. They pull me through the gates as the tear falls from my face. It falls through the sky and as a single rain drop in a clear blue sky, landing upon my cheek as the last few throws of dirt cover up what was my mortal body. Then the white flash came and I find myself surrounded by all those who I have lost in my life to the timing of death. This reunion has left me feeling completely relieved of all worries and problems as I float through pure happiness and fantasy with my beloved friends and family from times long ago.....
I want to dedicate this story to certain friends and family members who have passed away, but leaving with me the memories of all the great times and the lessons of caring, love, happiness, and giving. I love them all and hope to be reunited with them someday, when my day arrives that I pass from this world. Thanks to those who read. I want to share my feelings with you all so I told a story...
It was really beautiful.
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