It is written in the story of old
That there lived a witch near the forest of Gravenhold
Her duty was to keep the ghouls at bay
And guide spirits back on their path who were led astray
She lived secluded and people rarely visited
It made her sad sometimes, but that was just the witch's life, wasn't it?
She was alone until that faithful day
A day with heavy rain and a spirit who didn't go away
"Are you lost and do you seek guidance?" The witch asked
The spirit didn't reply and only stared
Their eyes showed nothing but grief
Their early passing didn't seem to be a relief
"I've seen that look before." The witch said
"That look of regret because you know you can't go back."
The spirit's lips quivered and their eyes watered
Their mind filled with doubt if they could continue what they started
"Do not be afraid, my friend. Not all your loved ones are among the living."
"You will surely meet again and they will guide you towards your new beginning."
The witch led the spirit towards a passage in the woods
Bringing them back on the path where they once stood
"My friend, if I can give you one last piece of advice."
"I've been here many days & many nights."
"And if there's one thing I've learned it's this is not goodbye."
When I was in the car that brought us to our brother's funeral I felt really sad whenever I looked at his casket that laid in the car infront of us.
The last time I looked at him I looked towards the cars across the street afterwards and there was a truck which had the text "this is not goodbye" on it.
It helped.