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When I Die

As my spirit look down on the flesh,
Will it be angry or happy at death,
Will the life that I have lived be an inspiration,
Or will the whispers be negative conversations,
Will the church be full or will it be empty,
Will the tributes be 2,or will it be plenty,
Will the few that knew me laugh at me,
Or will children and elders cry for me,
Killed violently,would someone die for me,
Would my over-seas friends,really fly for me,
When "Across the Bridge"is sung,and the dust thrown in,
Will I be spotless or filled with sin,
Will the pastor preach that the Lord I had found,
When I am burnt or put under the ground,
Will my kids be comforted,I prepared for death,
Or will they be angry,I left them in debt,
One thing is for sure,death for the living,
So live your life to the the fullest,from the beginning....

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  1. Date: 12/24/2012 9:42:00 AM

    We were on the same page, right? Enjoyed this very much.

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 12/24/2012 9:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    yes we were David,thanks for the visit
  1. Date: 9/12/2012 10:01:00 AM

    thanx for you comment!when i die hmmm

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 9/21/2012 3:41:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    hahaha,hmmmm Chipepo
  1. Date: 9/6/2012 12:11:00 AM

    Very nice write! Death is always the big Q but don't worry death is our true state life is just our dream (and what a beautiful dream it is)but someday everyones alarm goes off.

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 9/6/2012 8:44:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks much Daniel
  1. Date: 8/11/2012 10:38:00 PM

    hi richard its truly beautiful... neethu

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 8/12/2012 3:23:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Neethu,welcome to the mind of Richard
  1. Date: 8/11/2012 3:14:00 PM

    I really like this write, I'm sure most people as well as myself, have the same questions. Thank you for the comment. Michelle

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 8/12/2012 3:22:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks much Michelle
  1. Date: 7/23/2012 6:37:00 PM

    Wow are you sure I didn't write this.Ha I love this poem many questions I tend to wonder .. I loved the way it just flowed

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/23/2012 7:27:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Carmen,wonder some more,lol
  1. Date: 7/16/2012 6:24:00 AM

    Powerful thoughts with rich meaning. May this be a wake-up call to all that our life is so very short. May we come to christ while we still have the time! God bless you! JP

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/16/2012 9:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Jim,hope so too
  1. Date: 7/14/2012 10:45:00 AM

    What a superb piece of writing, Richard! Well rhymed with a pleasing cadence. '...spotless or filled with sin,' '...whispers be negative conversations,' great phrasing! Well done, my friend!! Best wishes, Keith

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/16/2012 9:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Keith,keeping you entertained is a great feeling
  1. Date: 7/13/2012 7:24:00 PM

    Great work!-Pat

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/16/2012 9:29:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Patrick
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 9:08:00 PM

    Hello, Richard I'm wondering if my spirit will be happy when it leaves this island it lives in. Many thoughts here, are not easy.. one can not really prepare for such an event... xox~pd

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/13/2012 12:48:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thank you PD
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 8:31:00 PM

    another great poem Richard

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/13/2012 12:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Lisa
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 6:56:00 PM

    a lot of relative questions!

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/13/2012 12:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    YEP,THANKS sITUATION
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 5:13:00 PM

    Richard, this a very powerful poem. Are we ready for the coming of the Lord, or are we tied down to this world and the possessions this world can buy? What will others want to say about our lives after we are gone?

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/13/2012 12:46:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT,THANKS PEGGY
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 9:20:00 AM

    powerful image, richard--the universality of death lends meaning your unique sense of soulful reflection... nicely done!..:) huggs!

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/12/2012 10:48:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thank you very much Nette
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 8:22:00 AM

    Wow, this makes you think. But I am sure you would be missed and you are loved. so there would be no reason for anyone to have negative thoughts. It is the celebration of the life you did have. For you my friend I am sure you would be remembered for your love of everthing.xoxo laurel

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/12/2012 10:47:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I think so too,thanks much Laurel
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 7:54:00 AM

    great advice - love your musings :) btw, this is not tail rhyme, prob. just rhyme, but tail rhyme is a fun form you should try, if you like short poems

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/12/2012 8:08:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks B.E.S,for both the comment and correction,still learning lol
  1. Date: 7/12/2012 12:45:00 AM

    wow..i like what u wrote very insightful..nice..=)

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/12/2012 6:27:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks alot Tricia
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 9:00:00 PM

    ooo I like this one. beautifully written. =)

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 9:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thank you very much Brandi
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 8:23:00 PM

    With the love you have in your heart Richard...I can tell you..Don't worry about any of those bad things.Your words,love,and heart shall travel on,and,on.Words of beauty my friend..

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 9:27:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Dan,true friends
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 4:23:00 PM

    Richard, I so love your message and the way your poem flows like a song one will never forget. Hugs, Gail

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 9:27:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Gail,sing with me
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 2:43:00 PM

    "Yuh a go insperation ti di world RICHIE; fi a sure yuh, mi whe cry,cry,cry!! FA FI WHE DIE IN Yah Place.... A go friend whe Fly above yah MI ANGEL. Tis yuh who has given comfort ti yuh children, fi they are di ones whe do live for ti di end RICHIE. Nuff love babz......

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 9:29:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Carma nuff luv
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 2:32:00 PM

    wow. I think i just found one of my answers that iv never asked anyone. Beautiful read :)

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 9:31:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thanks Brittany,happy you visited and found some answers oxox
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 1:31:00 PM

    why are you thinking of death,you should be reading my poem What If ....something along the lines of what you have done,i love the last line Richie!

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 10:34:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    JUST A THOUGHT LOVED YOUR WHAT IF,THANKS YASIM
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 1:17:00 PM

    It was such a pleasure to read your poetry today Richard. I hope to be able in the next few weeks to find the time and energy to read and comment. May you walk through the garden of inspiration and continue to write and share your poetry with us. Love, Carol

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 10:33:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH HOPE YOU DO FIND THE TIME,CAROL,I WILL
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 12:51:00 PM

    Really insightful, Richard.

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 10:31:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH SHERESE
  1. Date: 7/11/2012 10:06:00 AM

    a common man thinks always as you think .try to avoid ''i left them in debt''lol.thank you for sharing .jk

    Palmer Avatar Richard Palmer Date: 7/11/2012 10:31:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    trying not to,kidding, prepared,thanks JC