Dying Is Like Sleeping

Dying is like sleeping
Forever
I am told
I hope I don’t snore
Or dream bad dreams
Good dreams are good
Better than bad
None are better

When the body goes
Does the spirit sleep on
In place
Seamlessly
Forever
Or is one 
Finally 
Put to peaceful rest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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