Thursday, May 7, 2015

For The Dying Comments

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May death come gently towards you,
Leaving you time to make your way
Through the cold embrace of fear
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John O'Donohue
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Pat F. 28 August 2022

Profound! Thank you for putting into words what we all imagine death to be.

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ANN DUNNE 19 October 2020

I would like to use the first stanza of JOHN O DONOGHUES poem FOR THE DYING in my autobiography which covers my journey through cancer. can you advise me about copyright? which of his books is this poem published in? id appreciate any help with this thank you in advance my email kumariamdhotmail

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