loss and eternity

a hush falls over a house when one soul leaves
there is longing to hear their footsteps and stirrings
conversations remain despite their absence
memories linger
no more earthly conversations
no more hugs
no more shared meals
no more shared tears
long past their leaving one hope remains
to join one day
life and death
death and life
live righteously and one day
a better life
a reunion
a new story of eternity