How Far Is Heaven Away

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“Death may be the greatest of all human blessings” – Socrates. Throughout my life, I have endured the tide. Often, I move at a badly slow speed. Such wanness, as unworthy of its pride, And every man will foster his own creed Leave weeping when standing near to my tomb, A pharynx deprived of moisture and breath. I'm not there, and I don't sleep in that womb, It hadn't got any air from its wood sheath. I am a thousand tainted winds blowing, It is the light that makes the grain golden, I am the diamond that shines on snowing, I am the soft rain that fell in olden. Shed no tears, my sons, daughters, pals, and wife. A spoonful held the gist of life and edge It's said, death is as much a role of life, All promised love wishes to reach the ledge. Checked by: HMS.COM Theme: Death Written: July 02, 2022 It's All About Three Q's Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Ann Peck

Date: 8/8/2022 3:22:00 PM

A lovely poem about death isn't easy to write, but you have beautifully. I love your third stanza especially. Congrats on your win!

Constance La France

Date: 8/5/2022 5:54:00 AM

Sotto, congratulations on your win in my contest with your emotional and beautiful Quatrain, excellent writing and I love your image, music, and quote, blessings ~~ Constance

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/4/2022 9:47:00 AM

Lasaad, this is a powerfully poignant poem with its invitation to always remember you in the beauty of nature that you so love. Congratulations on your win my friend! Blessings! Your poems always highlight the bits of Heaven we can experience here on earth.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/1/2022 10:36:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. "How Far Is Heaven Away" what a write/picture. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away................

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/1/2022 4:43:00 AM

Great words of wisdom with this excellent inspiring write Sotto Poet... Loved the second stanza... Congratulations on your win with this amazing pen... God bless... ~ Ani

Sotto Poet
Date: 8/1/2022 9:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, dear Ani, I'm so glad you like it, and I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my poem. Be Blessed.

Valsa George

Date: 7/2/2022 8:20:00 PM

Death is not something to be feared. After death we don't remain in the tomb, but enter eternal life manifesting itself in the elements as wind, drops of rain shining like diamonds, light that brightens surroundings and imparts a golden glean to everything. Lovely thoughts Lasaad ! All the best in the contest !

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/2/2022 11:16:00 AM

Your quote spells the essence of your theme. I am a thousand tainted winds blowing, I am the diamond that shines on snowing, It is the light that makes the grain golden---splendid vocabulary, Lasaad.