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Dear Death

"... could not stop for death - he kindly stopped for me - the carriage held just ourselves and immortality." ~Emily Dickinson Death, be kind to me when you glide, Be not severe or harsh, For together we have to ride, Till we cross this earth marsh, The carriage that your horses bring, Let it come with comfort, For we're gonna meet the Dayspring, When I've enough slumbered, Crossing to immortality, Where life is forever, Looking forward with hope to be with my Saviour ever.
29th May 2023 Contest: Writing Challenge - C quotes Sponsor: Constance La France

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Date: 6/7/2023 8:13:00 PM
Very much like Emily's poem 'Because I Couldnot Stop for Death" ! This sounds a beautiful ride. Wonderfully done Joanna ! Congratulations on your first place win.
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Date: 6/6/2023 5:57:00 AM
- Congratulations, Jo :) - hugs
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Date: 6/6/2023 3:53:00 AM
Congratulations on this winner in Constance's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara
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Date: 6/4/2023 1:12:00 AM
"Looking forward with hope to be with my Saviour ever" - is a punch, indeed. A beautifully written poem. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/3/2023 7:06:00 PM
Jo, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations and well done !
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Date: 5/30/2023 7:47:00 AM
WoW! Jo, I like how you composed this well-written poem. I echo what Vijay said. Best wishes in the contest- Alexis
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Date: 5/29/2023 7:13:00 AM
Aptly done in spirit of Emily's quote--well said Jo---crossing to immortality...
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Date: 5/29/2023 2:31:00 AM
- "Let it come with comfort" ... I have experienced death many times through my profession ... it is rare that you experience "a peaceful death" ... for those who see it from the outside - A lovely poem, Jo - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 5/29/2023 2:05:00 AM
I hope to be granted to you would be my wish for you, Jo. Your write is a fervent prayer.
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Date: 5/29/2023 1:47:00 AM
Wow Jo…..how beautifully you have written about death…..it sounds so gentle and calm! Lovely poem….Debx
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Date: 5/29/2023 1:39:00 AM
Exceptional. I just love this, friend. God bless you again and again. Love, Gina
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Date: 5/29/2023 1:20:00 AM
Gentle reply to death. We all need a kind departure from this world.
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