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A Thump on the Head - No Regrets

In times of impending demise, you might see your life being replayed across your mind. Sometimes it’s in fast forward, sometimes in slow motion, sometimes both at once. Life flashes in random order, constantly cycling in and out like an out of control tilt-a-whirl at the county fair. You’d think that with all those moments stuck on a playback loop that one would walk away with perfect recall of all the events. Not true. You can remember things like the first time you pooped in your diaper and that piece of Bazooka Joe bubble gum you pocketed when you were ten years old. Every detail, no matter how small or insignificant will come flooding back. But what the heck just went down, draws a complete blank. when death feels certain, life flashes by in seconds— don’t regret the show

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Date: 6/22/2025 9:45:00 AM
"don't regret the show" I like that, but having had multiple times of impending demise I've yet to experience the flashbacks...mostly just intense regret that I would never see my wife again...but that's just me I suppose. We are all the same and yet maddeningly different.
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Date: 6/20/2025 2:17:00 PM
Fabulous and insightful writing, Jerry! Using the Haibun form was perfect. I loved the ending message. Sometimes I can remember even the smallest details of my childhood, it flashing by in those seconds you mention. Well done & a fav, yellow rose
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Date: 6/5/2025 8:20:00 PM
Like a candle ablaze moment before extinguishing, or a fountain spurting up before it's switched off. ~ gw
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Date: 6/5/2025 10:16:00 AM
Bazooka Joe bubble gum lol, now your taking me back to summer days in Mtl. and the little candy store. The way it smelled soft and sweet, and the little cartoon it contained, which we read faithfully. love this a fav for me Jerry
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 6/5/2025 5:14:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated my friend.
Date: 6/5/2025 9:18:00 AM
- Regretting one's life is a completely useless feeling... it cannot be changed, Jerry - Great written :) - hugs
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 6/5/2025 5:17:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise for leaving such a wonderful comment.
Date: 6/5/2025 4:28:00 AM
So true, Jerry. Our minds are interesting.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 6/5/2025 5:21:00 PM
Thanks Kim.

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