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Dare Your Death

Enter your grave, as though a pilgrim, full of smile, Within satin muslin decked coffin, sleep peaceful, May death, the deathless (?), feel ashamed of his sly guile...! Tomb, the womb of nature, has its grandeur and style, Ask your guardian-angel! Make your stay blissful! Enter your grave, as though a pilgrim, full of smile, Body might decompose into bone - nerve - flesh pile, Dwell, like a zen cloister; make life calm and graceful; May death, the deathless (?), feel ashamed of his sly guile...! You are, like a seed; you might remain for a while, Each trial you face will make your journey tranquil; Enter your grave, as though a pilgrim, full of smile, Tell yourself stories that could make your stay worthwhile, Bright corners must make you feel heartily thankful; May death, the deathless (?), feel ashamed of his sly guile...! Midst thunder, you'll see the son of man's arrival, Hold on him and remain, for his graces, grateful; Enter your grave, as though a pilgrim, full of smile, May death, the deathless (?), feel ashamed of his sly guile...! 15 April 2022

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Date: 6/10/2022 4:56:00 AM
Nicely written though with a silhouette theme. The last stanza is resounding
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Date: 4/15/2022 7:24:00 AM
Beautifully written, Chris. I really enjoyed reading it. Somber, to be sure, but also elevating. Good job!
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Christuraj Alex
Date: 4/15/2022 8:18:00 AM
Thank you very much.
Date: 4/15/2022 7:09:00 AM
Arising with the thunder of the Son Of Man, Very nicely penned
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Christuraj Alex
Date: 4/15/2022 8:17:00 AM
Thank you very much.

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