If Perchance I Die

If perchance that I die I die before I wake I ask that thou not lie I ask for my names sake If perchance that I die I die here all alone I ask that you bury me Not leave me a chew bone If perchance that I die And thou are with me too I ask that someone will come And bury me and you. Perchance that I should die Not that I intend soon I wouldn’t want to lie. So please grant my last boon If perchance that I die And thou does not me see I pray someone will let you know So thou can shed a tear for me © 20/01/2103 ~GG~ Inspired By R Kipling Ballade of Burial Contest Entry:

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Harry Horsman

Date: 1/20/2013 1:49:00 PM

love this Mandy,,,,soup

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/20/2013 12:28:00 PM

Mandy; This is a sad poem. I know that we all get that feeling sometimes. especially when we live alone. I live by myself and that is hard. That's why i write. So you too, stay here and write. Every Thing Happens in Time. By the way - I have a poem here by that name. Lucilla

David Williams

Date: 1/20/2013 9:39:00 AM

Mandy very cool, I like a lot and don't worry we will have whip round for you...David

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 1/20/2013 11:40:00 AM

I'll hold you to that David i intend to haunt lol xx

Irfana Ali Bhat

Date: 1/20/2013 8:06:00 AM

Wonderful write Mandy....loved it..:))

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 1/20/2013 11:41:00 AM

Thanks Irfana luv, much appreciated xx

Debra Squyres

Date: 1/20/2013 7:46:00 AM

You took this inspiration and wrote fine poem... enjoyed.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 1/20/2013 11:41:00 AM

Thanks Debra xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 1/20/2013 7:35:00 AM

This is a tremendous and ingenious of a write my friend! I truly loved reading this delightful and enlightening poem this morning! What a positive spin to a dreary subject Mandy, you brought greatness to the idea of what happens after you die, what a brilliant piece, Great Work!!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 1/20/2013 11:42:00 AM

Thank you Russell much appreciated xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/20/2013 6:49:00 AM

Dear Golden, I will shed a tear or two for you, if I am still around. However, poets like you are forbidden to die! Enjoy the writing! Thanks for visiting.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 1/20/2013 6:54:00 AM

Awh bless you for that Demetrios xx