Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Old Man's Death Comments

Rating: 3.1

There may be a very small comfort
In knowing yourself finally
Useless – when even grandchildren
Have grown beyond your love,
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Gieve Patel
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Ratnakar Mandlik 24 March 2019

Birth and death are 2 definite destinations in a living beings life and both have their own celebrations, as far as human beings are concerned. Thanks for sharing.

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Susan Williams 19 January 2016

The truth of this poem hurts. So many people outlive their loved ones, outlive any joy in life itself. May I pass surrounded by my loved ones and in control of my mind and able to regret leaving this life while looking forward to the next.

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Paul Reed 19 January 2016

We are left with an empty room and sadness. A poignant and sensitive poem, tenderly written but reinforced with truth.

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