Written

Somewhere is written the day life will finish with me. Maybe it will be where wind whistles through cracked canyon walls. Or where an angry sea speaks in suffocating squalls. It may be on a tag attached to a key that will unlock the end of me. The expiration date on a can of peas might that put my mind at ease? I ponder the answer, devoid of a clue. The truth will come only the day I'm through. It will be definitive, clear, and true.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/8/2021 8:01:00 PM

Yes, the day will come. My mom passed away in April...indeed. Phew. This is a lovely poem to read with its pondering of the end.

Paul Schneiter
Date: 6/13/2021 12:42:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. The poem is not exactly a day-brightener, but it's helpful, I think, to confront life's harsh realities. Sorry about your mom. Hugs, Paul

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/27/2021 7:39:00 PM

Wonderful! God bless you! Love, Gina

Paul Schneiter
Date: 6/13/2021 12:45:00 PM

Gina, it's kind of you to comment with such a warm and supportive message. Please know of my gratitude. Hugs, Paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/17/2021 10:22:00 PM

Hello Paul ... Thank God we don't know when our expiry day is so we can go on living. I did enjoy your poem Paul and hope I don't it coming - thanks Paul - Lindsay

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/18/2021 7:18:00 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. Yes, it's a blessing that we don't know when we will take the big off-ramp. The key (obviously) is to cherish every day and live it to the fullest. Hugs, always, Paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/14/2021 11:09:00 AM

Lets hope it will be many years in the future so that I can continue to enjoy your words of wisdom but also your wit:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter
Date: 6/16/2021 10:56:00 PM

Jan, just want you to know I'm sorry about the unwarranted attacks on you. No one has been more generous in sharing marvelous talent across a wide range of poetic genres, some of which are spiritual and divinity-affirming. Hugs, love, Paul

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/14/2021 4:03:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. You give my ego wings; I could not be more grateful. I hope all is well with you and your cherished ones. I've been AWOL for awhile ... need to catch up on your ever-incredible poetry. Hugs xxx Paul