Saoirse

Sorrow & Hope

Saoirse lived in a small cottage on the outskirts of a village in 16th century Ireland. Her only companion was her faithful dog, Finn, who had been by her side for as long as she could remember.

Finn was getting old now, and Saoirse knew that his time was coming to an end. She could hardly bare to think of a life without her treasured friend, but she knew she had to do what was right. She wanted to make sure that he had a proper burial, but she didn’t know where to take him.

In those times, there were strict rules about where animals could be buried. Most people buried their pets on their own land, but Saoirse’s cottage was surrounded by rocky terrain, and she knew that she wouldn’t be able to dig a grave there. She also didn’t want to bury Finn in the village cemetery, where people would scoff at her for burying a dog in a place meant for humans.

Saoirse spent many sleepless nights worrying about Finn’s fate. One day, she decided to take matters into her own hands and went out to search for a suitable place to bury him. She set out with Finn by her side, walking for hours until she came across a beautiful meadow. The meadow was filled with wildflowers and was surrounded by a ring of trees. Saoirse knew that this was the perfect spot for Finn’s final resting place.

She spent the next few days preparing for Finn’s burial. She cleared away the tall grass and made a small mound of earth. She also gathered flowers and herbs to lay on top of the grave. As Finn’s condition worsened, Saoirse spent every moment by his side, petting him and talking to him softly. She knew that he was in pain, but she couldn’t bear the thought of letting him go.

Finally, the day arrived when Finn took his last breath. Saoirse was devastated but relieved that he was no longer suffering. She kissed his brow and wrapped him in a cloth to carry him to the meadow. With tears streaming down her face, she gently placed Finn in the grave and covered him with earth. She scattered the flowers and herbs over the grave and said a prayer for Finn’s soul.

As she walked back to her cottage, Saoirse felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that Finn was finally at rest in a place that was fitting for his loyal and loving spirit. From that day on, whenever she passed by the meadow, she would stop and say a silent prayer for Finn, knowing that he was watching over her from his heavenly abode.