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Fading Light

Did you shine bright, star bright, in your brief sky of time? Did you have a stellar afterglow once you departed and vanish like melted snow? Did your life leave an indelible mark, a blazing comet trail in the all enveloping dark? What composition did your death bring, was it the same song that a supernova sing? Now that your light is fading away, what magnitude was it yesterday? Now that your light is dimming down, will any residue of your life be found? As your fading light recedes into the dying night Will your soul still keep burning bright? Only God, who sees all, knows whether He'll snuff out the light still emanating from your soul As your fading light recedes into the dying night Pray that your soul keep forever burning bright

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Date: 10/29/2017 10:09:00 AM
The thing about light is that it continues to travel long after it goes out. We are looking up at stars that have long ago vanished. You my friend are a bright star that continues to burn bright and your light will travel far beyond today.
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Date: 10/21/2016 8:05:00 AM
Beautifully stated Freddie, carpe diem out of every moment and try to be the best you can be whilst you still have breath! :)
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/21/2016 11:08:00 AM
Ty, Paloma. I try to seize the day for sure. Make it count y'know. Love the love. Stay blessed. Love you.
Date: 10/21/2016 7:16:00 AM
Very touchingly beautiful 'Fading Light' ...
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/21/2016 12:06:00 PM
Ty, Probir. Your love and support is very much appreciated, my friend.
Date: 10/20/2016 9:04:00 PM
Wonderful poem RW. I love the combination, with the celestial world and the soul, well penned mate /|\
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/22/2016 10:42:00 AM
Ty, Rick. I am so pleased that you know how I tried to present this poem. Very perceptive, my friend. Love the love you give. RW
Date: 10/20/2016 3:39:00 PM
Nice. I like the line - a blazing comet trail.
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/20/2016 7:17:00 PM
Ty, Heidi. Your kind words are so appreciated by me. And you are a very talented poetess in my humble estimation. Much love to you, dear.
Date: 10/20/2016 3:24:00 PM
Great analogy in your star/soul poem Freddie! Enjoyed! P & L~Che
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 10/20/2016 5:02:00 PM
Ty, Cheryl. I get in a very spiritual zone sometimes, and this is what comes out of my pen. Love you, dear.

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