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I'Ll Just Close My Eyes

This knowledge I possess It chills me to my core, In who can I confide That tomorrow is no more. I cannot tell my loved ones I could not bear their pain, How could I let them suffer In the hours that remain. I cannot approach strangers Like a prophet preaching doom, Telling them the end is nigh They'd just think I'm a loon. Yet as midnight strikes And oblivion now beckons, I, and no-one else Will face those final seconds. For they have no idea, That the end time has arrived No screaming fits, no wailing tears, I'll just close my eyes. Entry for What if there was no tomorrow Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One. 19/8/2019

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Date: 8/24/2019 10:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 8/24/2019 1:28:00 PM
- You take it as a man and master the fear alone - Congratulations on your win, Gary - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gary Smith
Date: 8/24/2019 1:57:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. :)
Date: 8/24/2019 11:32:00 AM
if only we could just close our eyes...great poem congrats :)-luloo
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Gary Smith
Date: 8/24/2019 12:18:00 PM
Thank you Lu Loo. :)
Date: 8/24/2019 7:45:00 AM
Amazing! Really enjoyed this, Gary:-) Congrats on your win!
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Date: 8/24/2019 7:48:00 AM
Thank you Edward. :)
Date: 8/24/2019 4:15:00 AM
Like they say knowledge is power... great take on the contest Gary.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Gary Smith
Date: 8/24/2019 6:22:00 AM
Thank you Silent one. :)
Date: 8/21/2019 10:25:00 PM
A heart touching one !!!!
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Gary Smith
Date: 8/22/2019 7:19:00 AM
Thank you Swetha. :)

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