Before and After

Why do we listen --more--
--after-- someone's death?
aren't their words as worthy
--before-- their last breath?
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June 14, 2021 at 9:47 PM
WoW! Michelle, I found your write to be deep and thought-provoking. Well done- Alexis
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June 17, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Glad it meant something to you too. :) I was thinking of someone in particular (which inspired it), but it seems to have a universal application, which is why I just wrote "someone"...
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