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Friendships Road

We once were very dear, close friends. But since I did not die, I no longer matter? Unless a tearful funeral takes place? In his heart, for me,there is no longer any space. I never will understand, why death makes a bloodless corpse, so grand . And from the living, we withdraw our warm frienship’s living trusted hand? It’s beyond lunacy to honor, a cold body each day! Build statues to one, pretending it will rise and walk our way? The worse part is actively pushing old friends who love us far, far away. I think the dead are gone, and it is for our living friends, to care for, love and pray. 2/19/2023

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/23/2023 2:39:00 AM

- No "invisible friends" need to weep at my grave... a powerful poem, Pangie - hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/20/2023 9:18:00 PM

I hate when good friends abandon me. It is selfish and rude. A few who vanished gave me reasons and I could accept that. People can be so hurtful, that's for sure.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 9:49:00 PM

I thinkI just trust far too much. Then I wonder…what did I do wrong. LOL. But, I feel your pain.I have a great quote which I hope to find.. It’s best to let it go, let all that pain go, Then..comes love.Thank youfor being open and direct , with me. Panagiota

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/20/2023 8:08:00 PM

I think you are right, and I also think that this is masterful handling of a complex topic. Huzzah! ~ Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 9:53:00 PM

Gershon, your inputs to me are pristine and highly respected. Thank you.. Panagiota

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/20/2023 2:52:00 PM

Always a difficult topic Pangie, how long a person should grieve, I think the answer is in your poem, grieving is horrible, yet perfectly normal, also will differ from individual to individual, but when grieving people start neglecting the living, the whole situation can snowball into a different monster altogether, leading to catastrophic circumstances for all involved, a thought provoking verse, cheers David

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 4:45:00 PM

Ignoring, neglecting the living ~ is beyond me. I have loved and lost many to death. They always remain in my heart. But to turn my back on the living? You were spot on “ it snowballs into another monster, altogether”. Death is kind of a safe place to romp in. “A playground of the macabre.” Yikesville. Hugs..Panagiota

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 2/20/2023 2:15:00 PM

We miss our loved ones who have passed intensely but life and love must go on! Thanks, Pangie, for expressing your very insightful thoughts into this one - Bob

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 4:53:00 PM

Gee, Bob, I replied earlier and it is macabre! Disappeared? People who are living and breathing need one another as much as sunshine. We have I’ll relatives, friends to care for also. We do miss the ones we lost.but not build a fantasy world where we keep them alive. So many good things to do for those who are needy. ….thanks much, Panagiota

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/20/2023 12:30:00 PM

WOW!!! What a powerful write and so true. I was 25, never had seen this family member but they came for a family funeral. It was hell. So true people forget about the living. Have a fun day...............

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 2:02:00 PM

Paula, we can communicate, love. laugh with the living.or be hateful and ignore them. Friends need to write and tell you what the problem is. Instead, they disappear….it’s far worse than death. They simply hang you and laugh!am I sensitive? You betcha. Only live people are alive. The dead are dead. So let’s love each other and communicate. We can pray for lost ones, Funerals are strange events. Hardly have any.here. Mostly cremations, memorial gatherings. I am sorry, Paula for your ghastly experience! Thank you. Wishing you good thoughts, Panagiota

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/20/2023 5:04:00 AM

For sure! "The worse part is actively pushing old friends who love us far, far away." -- friends and family are our first introductions to God's Love. Well said.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 9:26:00 AM

Good morning friend,. You are indeed wise. I will read to you later. Thank you for writing. Love you, Pangie

Quoth Theraven

Date: 2/19/2023 8:29:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, This one, seems I've been there and back again. Warm wishes on a cold Sunday my friend. -Richard

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/20/2023 9:21:00 AM

Holy cow! I haven’t seen you for months how are you? I’ve been ill on and off lately, but I have been riding. I will be reading you again I was again I have been running for a long time, but I don’t do as most commenting anymore. Hugs, Pangie Off to see my chiropractor. Will talk to you later.))))