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When I Die

When I die, burry me in a hat The most outrageous you can find For my viewers amusement, and to leave some laughter there behind… A hat that swirls, silly feathers too And if you could, in the color pink Paint my eyes to match you see Then retire all to have a bit of drink… I think that they will still remember How much fun my living always was Imagine her leaving in a hat like that Yes, she would do it, do it just because…..

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 6/27/2014 8:03:00 AM
I love this write. The message that it sends about your view of life and that you are secure enough to write like this!!! With a bit of humor as a parting shot, delightful my friend!!!
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Date: 6/13/2014 9:12:00 AM
Cute one..When I grow old I will wear a purple with a red hat that doesn't match..People in the south don't wear dress hats much anymore so here that would be quite a send off..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 6/13/2014 8:44:00 AM
- A nice idee ..... a pleasure to read! - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/12/2014 6:23:00 PM
And that's how it should be, not sorrow rather to enjoy their life in laughter and memories, a toast to you..
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