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Dead and Living

Dead & living =========== "Why this world Loves the dead more than the living?" I really don't know the answer to this puzzle. When I was living with my people, I struggled a lot. The daily practice in my life -- Longing for a meal, Begging for my living, But no one cared for me. I was ignored by everyone . They turned their faces when I appeared in front of them. I always walked away with great pain, hunger and sadness. I was shocked when I watched my funeral from above. All my family members were there, Grand funeral I would say, Some shed tears as well !!! It was a family get together, Soon after the funeral service, they all enjoyed a great meal. It would have been really great if only a meal was offered to me, when I was standing in front of their gate, with hunger Are they happy that I won't bother them anymore or trying to show others that they truly cared for me. Why people do this? May be to earn publicity. or to be in the good books of their associates. Why not take care of the needy, when they are alive. Learn to love the living They need your help. Dead are in a better place.

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Date: 10/7/2023 1:09:00 PM
You have written a great truth, in free verse and i felt every word. very heartfelt and your 'learn to love the living' is a line of deep grace. I enjoyed this poem very much thank you
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Gunadevi Rajaratnam
Date: 10/7/2023 3:03:00 PM
Thank you

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