Matachi ,, The likely hood , of keeping Malachi off your mind ?? Easier to just sit and cry ,, open your bedroom door ,, and still , from your minds eye *see* him .

And then , there is what ya saw , out there in the drive on the ice .

When this Friend and Family member found his footing to be less than graceful , and the romp , was not about His and Yours fun ,, but getting to the edge of a chair , and putting his head on your knee .

....and I never believe anyone [ man or beast ] ,,,, is actually gone .
Just not as visible .

WMD.