Departure

I wonder what it feels like to pass away,
Will death hold me gently and lay me onto my grave,
Or will it grasp my shirt and pull me in with it?
I may be afraid, but if death does come…
I shall embrace it similar to the way my mother used to embrace me.
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Gauthier Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 7:25 AM
Lovely thought, Ali ~
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2022 at 5:51 AM
Something endearing…Congratulations!
Marc Avatar
June 19, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Embracing death with unconditional love ~ beautiful wisdom my friend. Congratulations on your win!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 8:29 PM
Have a great day and enjoy your win
Calasibetta Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. Very poignant and heartfelt. :)Paulette
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June 17, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations on your podium win! All the best.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 9:45 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. Have a great/blessed day.......................
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