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If Perchance I Die

If perchance that I die
I die before I wake
I ask that thou not lie
I ask for my names sake

If perchance that I die
I die here all alone
I ask that you bury me
Not leave me a chew bone

If perchance that I die
And thou are with me too
I ask that someone will come
And bury me and you.
 
Perchance that I should die
Not that I intend soon
I wouldn’t want to lie.
So please grant my last boon

If perchance that I die 
And thou does not me see
I pray someone will let you know
So thou can shed a tear for me

© 20/01/2103 ~GG~
Inspired By R Kipling Ballade of Burial
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  1. Date: 1/20/2013 1:49:00 PM

    love this Mandy,,,,soup

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 12:28:00 PM

    Mandy; This is a sad poem. I know that we all get that feeling sometimes. especially when we live alone. I live by myself and that is hard. That's why i write. So you too, stay here and write. Every Thing Happens in Time. By the way - I have a poem here by that name. Lucilla

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 12:28:00 PM

    A very wonderful and deep write Mandy. Luv, Gail

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 11:30:00 AM

    I hope that never happens, live long and well my friend, I need you here, xxx

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/20/2013 11:40:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I intend to flower, David says he will have a whip round if anything happens , hold him to it lol xx
  1. Date: 1/20/2013 9:39:00 AM

    Mandy very cool, I like a lot and don't worry we will have whip round for you...David

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/20/2013 11:40:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I'll hold you to that David i intend to haunt lol xx
  1. Date: 1/20/2013 8:06:00 AM

    Wonderful write Mandy....loved it..:))

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/20/2013 11:41:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Irfana luv, much appreciated xx
  1. Date: 1/20/2013 7:46:00 AM

    You took this inspiration and wrote fine poem... enjoyed.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/20/2013 11:41:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Debra xx
  1. Date: 1/20/2013 7:35:00 AM

    This is a tremendous and ingenious of a write my friend! I truly loved reading this delightful and enlightening poem this morning! What a positive spin to a dreary subject Mandy, you brought greatness to the idea of what happens after you die, what a brilliant piece, Great Work!!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/20/2013 11:42:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Russell much appreciated xx
  1. Date: 1/20/2013 6:49:00 AM

    Dear Golden, I will shed a tear or two for you, if I am still around. However, poets like you are forbidden to die! Enjoy the writing! Thanks for visiting.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/20/2013 6:54:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Awh bless you for that Demetrios xx