A Death In The Family. Comments

Ritty, you have written this with such sensitivity: - 'am I afraid of death of all, or the unknown death of me.' From time to time we ponder on what has death in store for us, but should we do this? For is it not in the future and the future never comes? Our lifes spirit our consciousness will always live. Our body dies, if I look at mine it not as pretty as when I was young, I am sure I will be happy to leave it. You write beautiful poetry Ritty. Love Bob

yet i wonder, what i am afraid of. the death of, all i have seen or the unknown death of me.... loved this part...looking at death makes you wonder about yours...but that should be a reminder that this life needs to be enjoyed by the minute...regards

losing loved ones brings grief beyond explanation.... Ruthie

Yes, amidst life there is death! But the' life force' is more powerful of the two! That is why life goes on repeating itself! Philosopher Henri Bergson called it- 'ELAN VITAL'! The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus said life is a continous flux and chage! So your imagery of two faces of the coin is true! -Raj Nandy

Very few people dare to ponder on such matters, as it gives them anguish. It seems that despite our claims of faith and belief, the uncertainity looms in our sub-conscious, perhaps in days to come we would be more certain and thus find the balance you describe, a thought provoking write, beautifully penned!

yes, ritty, we should face both with equinimity, dear..... but, alas, our excitement in one and frustration in the other.....? ? ?