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He Collapsed

He collapsed late this afternoon Went without a whimper... DOA Relatives and friends shook their heads Clucked their tongues Pressure got to him apparently Poor fellow worked himself to the bone Shame he died so young He collapsed late this afternoon Went without a whimper...DOA Not long ago, the pressure from without was a source of pride Before it began to push on the walls of his spirit inside Was it that Eternal Pressure broke him --Or did he cave from within? He's not around anymore We can hardly ask him ... He collapsed late this afternoon That's all we know And all that matters...

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Date: 8/31/2018 3:52:00 PM
My husband's brother passed suddenly last October - almost a year now - still hard to process it (I wrote my poem 'The Stars' in his memory) this is a chilling reminder that death can come anytime-
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/2/2018 1:09:00 PM
Yes, it sure can!...May your family know only joyous occasions going forward. ~ gw
Date: 8/30/2018 12:50:00 PM
A potent reminder to try to live each day to the fullest! An excellent write Gershon !!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2018 1:57:00 PM
You're so right. Thanks for the little pep talk, Mike. I really needed it today! 'You da man!' ~ Gershon
Date: 8/30/2018 9:02:00 AM
The timing of this is significant. A friend I have known since I was 19 passed away suddenly and I just learned about it on Facebook.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2018 9:08:00 AM
My condolences...Those sudden deaths are the hardest I think, leaving us clutching at straws and grasping the air for answers that are never there...May he rest in peace. ~ Gershon
Date: 8/30/2018 3:14:00 AM
death somehow comes without notice... well crafted with realistic tones, gershon... huggs
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2018 8:59:00 AM
Thank you so much for weighing in on this one, nette. Appreciate your support and encouragement. Best wishes, Gershon

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