Envy of Homer

the gods envy us 
with a million ways to die-
one only to live
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Neumann Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Great philosophy. Kind wishes, Kai
Breidenthal Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 1:39 AM
Cool and brilliant poetry here.. Have a great day
Chiri Avatar
October 28, 2019 at 4:16 AM
So very true indeed! Reminds me of my poem where I said we only die once but we live everyday!;) wonderfully written!;)
Bangalee Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 5:52 AM
God has no right to die!!!!!!
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 8:04 PM
this is really creative!! HOw did I ever pass it by?
Theraven Avatar
October 12, 2019 at 12:48 AM
Andrea, How indeed. Glad tidings to you for the comment. May you ever be on the path to the one. -Richard
Warrior Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 9:43 AM
Envy of Quoth TheRaven...nicely said, my friend...happy endings...^WW^ :o)
Theraven Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 10:42 AM
^WW^, My oh my have we been busy(?) Well done. I am fascinated with your mentored, tormented tale, Ravens and Castles. -Richard
Foster Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Yes! :) Ann
Theraven Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 11:35 AM
:)
Romios Avatar
July 26, 2019 at 12:25 PM
Deep! Thanks Richard
Theraven Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Panagiota, Thanks for the comment. And thank's for the wonderful poem for your daughter, 'Maria Elena, My Daughter'. Such a nice gift from a mother to a daughter. -Richard
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July 25, 2019 at 11:21 AM
In a tiny senryu you have tantalized my dendrites to think, Richard. Thank you for this one!
Theraven Avatar
July 26, 2019 at 10:24 AM
Caren, Thanks for the great comment. That Homer could write. -Richard
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