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Tanka 7 - My Dying Friend

Tanka 7 – My Dying Friend my old hurting heart my dying friend – part of me eternal questions: life beyond death... nothingness... it really doesn’t matter

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Sharon Ruebel

Date: 10/22/2013 11:34:00 AM

Yes Jack, Indeed it makes one think quite deeply when a death of a loved one or friend occurs. Words so true and yet sad. Beautiful....... Shar

Jack Jordan
Date: 10/22/2013 11:44:00 AM

I'm fortunate in that he recovered. Thanks for reding and commenting... Jack

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/12/2013 12:26:00 AM

oh jack, it is sad because it sounds as if nothingness is beyond. I really like this one.

Jack Jordan
Date: 9/12/2013 8:00:00 AM

It's a sad and protracted event. My intention was to say that there and numerous and conflicting opinions regarding the post-death human condition. Thanks for the reply... Jack

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/8/2013 11:39:00 AM

- Ohhh so sad, Jack! ... well written. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Jordan
Date: 9/8/2013 11:42:00 AM

Yes... Very sad indeed, but inevitable, as I wrote below to Drake... Jack

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/8/2013 10:20:00 AM

Damn Jack, this was beautifully sad. Such depth to ponder in this...excellent job!

Jack Jordan
Date: 9/8/2013 10:21:00 AM

Thanks, Drake. It's a sad but inevitable event... Jack