The soul is of eternity
it dwells in human form,
then moves beyond
but never, ever ceases.
And like a butterfly
emerging from its dark cocoon,
each soul attains its wings
as it releases.
Even as we mourn this loss,
I know within my heart
that those we love are never really gone,
For even as this earthly life
comes to its season’s end,
the soul goes forth
and lightly journeys on.
Author unknown