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Only two things that I hoped would never come to pass:

Die inside a hospital and drawn-out death by cancer

How ironic that my death has mirrored my own brother’s

Save for how this broken ship made passage to the other side

Leave your mortal frame and rise to see a friend

How you fought through every trial

Resplendent, but you still must fight

There’s more to go and you’ll sink if you don’t fight

It’s never-ending

You’ll learn to love and fight

The stars connect me

My bosom yearns to fight

As you can see now, you’ve never been alone

If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in all my years, having your heart ripped out can be a source of grace

And your shame, when laid out to see, can begin to make you who you’re supposed to be

You become that which you worship, be it virtuous or vile - no false neutrality

Orient myself to heaven

Feel the warmth from distant fire - my guardian Paraclete

Leave the earth behind and rise to see a friend

How you suffered with assurance

Resplendent, but you still must fight

Leave the pain behind and rise to join the saints

How you trusted in the Father

And now it’s time to reflect His love

Forgive your brother and offer them your love

There’s more to go and you’ll sink if you don’t love

It’s never-ending

You’ll learn to fight and love

The stars connect me

My bosom yearns to love

As you can see now, you’ve never been alone

Come, brother bear

Sit at the table

Come, brother bear

Offer oblation