Forever

We don't discuss death Civilized folk use funeral parlors Funeral at home? Why on earth We're good, clean entrepreneurs The next generation never learn How death is life, too, recycling Part of life, why fear it, discern God gives us children to go on living

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Joe Dimino

Date: 4/27/2022 6:45:00 AM

I want to go to sleep feeling healthy -- maybe slightly giddy or tipsy...and surprise! Wake up in heaven. I do not fear death...but the process, can be a pain. Blessings my friend:)

Anil Deo
Date: 4/27/2022 7:45:00 AM

Your fiesty piem today tells me. Father DeMino will leave this earth in a magnificent way -- but only WHEN he is ready for that. Shalom shalom Friend, much health

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/26/2022 9:37:00 AM

Hello Anii - Without saying, death is sad and more. Also true that it is a blessing. Who knows why some die without notice or suffering while others linger and suffer to their last breath. I have seen both. and the suffering. When God takes away the pain and suffering it is a blessing and a prayer answered. Yes, through children we live on. Your entry and words are clear. Have a peaceful and night. I hope you remain safe through travels. Love and Blessings Shalom and Namaste always.

Anil Deo

Date: 4/26/2022 3:49:00 AM

Dearest Vijay P & Victor B & Jennifer P & Valsa G: thanx ever so much for this essential dialog. I will say more in today's post, Alan W. Watts, whose idea is we live forever in children

Valsa George

Date: 4/25/2022 7:36:00 PM

Death is only a recycling of life.... a passport into eternity ! So we needn't fear death ! But as frail human beings, most of us dread death ! Somehow we should learn to accept death as a welcome thing to die peacefully ! Your poem has engendered great thoughts, Anil....

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/25/2022 10:04:00 AM

Some cultures accept life and death as all part of one process, to live or to die means the same, of one thing we can all be certain and that is death. The wise and people with foresight are the ones we should listen to, like you my friend - so well penned. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/25/2022 9:06:00 AM

Everyone must accept death and we should pray for a happy death that leads to bliss. Blessings.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/25/2022 7:32:00 AM

When one considers death as extension of life, and the legacies we leave behind--that would be same as being forever. Powerful sentiments you convey my friend. Fear fades if we accept your premise, Anil....only the wise can see through.