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When Our Flame No Longer Flickered

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We are born not knowing what's ahead

Into a world when wanted or not

Some of us

We grow up living the years given

Some fall like the Autumn leaves

The fortunate of us grow old

Like the fallen, through our years we may grieve

Eventually everyone faces life's decision

In many ways this event can be triggered

For many of us are prepared or not

When our flame no longer flickered

We are born not knowing what's ahead Into a world when wanted or not Some of us are a surprise Though many appeared when thought Many of us grow with love all around Sadly there are ones who are not For this we have to be fortunate They are eternal in their sought We grow up living the years given Some fall like the Autumn leaves The fortunate of us grow old Like the fallen, through our years we may grieve Eventually everyone faces life's decision In many ways this event can be triggered For many of us are prepared or not When our flame no longer flickered http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/life-17.php

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 5/16/2015 4:10:00 AM

when our flame no longer flickered--- this i think when we chose to stop living... though some diseases cause flames to be flickered but then I believe our flames wil always be like embers if through the years we are existing we live to make ansother life a bit better! they say its not a matter of years but what matters is on how we live those years........ the lines are thought provoking and insightful..~~olive eloisa

James Fraser
Date: 5/16/2015 3:00:00 PM

My flame for you will never ever flicker little one, it'll burn bright forever. Hugs always, James xxx

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/9/2012 11:08:00 AM

It is always a pleasure to read your poetry James. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on mine. Love, Carol

Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 2/17/2012 12:48:00 PM

Great work highlander and very true, love Elizabeth

Melody Coster

Date: 2/12/2012 7:58:00 PM

Such a great write. I am so glad that I am back online and csn look forward to resding more of your works. This one has a lot of truth in it. Enjoyed it. Melody

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 2/7/2012 4:41:00 PM

I wonder how many would choose to be born if they knew what lay ahead. Wonder why some have it so difficult and others have the silver spoon. Had to think my way through this James, so much to contemplate on.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/6/2012 10:20:00 PM

creatively crafted words Ja,es ..feeling much emotions penned here luv.. have missed u on PS.. hope u are doing well ...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/5/2012 4:13:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work..Sara

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/5/2012 3:14:00 PM

Highlander.....as expected.....PERFECTION! jimbo

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/5/2012 11:17:00 AM

So wonderful to read your poetry again... So many chapters in life.. at times a flickering flame,other moments a complete darkness... till the candle burns again..Charma

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/5/2012 10:34:00 AM

been a while, king of the loch!... profound melody with images that lightly weeps.. beautiful! :)