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They say that love hurts, but it's not the love that hurts, it's the separation.

Love in its Godly nature is only capable of warmth, compassion, and the giving of itself. When it's torn apart from what it's given to, that separation, that loss, is the pain.

That pain is what now drives me into a new realm of life where your presence is gone, I see your shadow in a room, and I have dreams of the times you were with me.

When you waited for me to come home, and you were at the door...

When I felt lonely and you were there, and your sweet, quiet presence comforted me...

When you knew I was around and came looking for me...

When you brushed against my legs and your soft fur reminded me you were still there...

When it was time to go to sleep, and you fell asleep curled up on top of me...

You were unaware of your impact on my life, but I was always aware.

Where will I be without you until my tears quit falling, I stop looking for you, I no longer see your shadow, and I can smile at your memory.

I will continue to live, love, and climb life's mountains with your beautiful face in my mind and your sweet memory a part of all those mountains of love that I must continue to climb and pass on to others, animal and human alike.

You were a blessing, my little shining Star...