I Died

I died, and with me all that I had known
My memories and dreams, now turned to dust
The world I loved, now empty and alone
A life once lived, now gone without a fuss

But in the quiet stillness of the night
I hear a voice that whispers in my ear
Your legacy will always shine so bright
For all the love and kindness that you share

And so, though I have left this mortal plane
My spirit lingers on, forevermore
In every heart that I have touched, I reign
A beacon of hope, and love, and more

So let not tears of sorrow cloud your eye
For I am with you, always, in the sky.


Date: 5/1/2023
Contest Name: I died
Sponsor: Craig Cornish

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 5/3/2023 1:40:00 PM
Big Congrats Ojingiri…beautifully written!!!
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Date: 5/5/2023 3:54:00 PM
Thanks Mark
Date: 5/3/2023 11:09:00 AM
Dear Ojingiri, the lyrical lightness and uplifting spirit of your sonnet touches me deeply. Your closing couplet enchants with its wonderful reassurance. Such a lovely piece! Congratulations for your wonderful placement on Craig's list. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/3/2023 12:24:00 PM
I'm so grateful for your kind words Susan. Thanks.
Date: 5/3/2023 7:02:00 AM
This is so sweet - I love the simplicity and the love shown in the message. Congratulations on your win! :)
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/3/2023 9:11:00 AM
Thanks Linda
Date: 5/3/2023 3:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement. A beautiful heartfelt sonnet ~
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/3/2023 4:36:00 AM
Thanks Clarke
Date: 5/2/2023 7:27:00 PM
Glad to return with congratulations on your placement~
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/3/2023 12:24:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 5/2/2023 6:49:00 PM
Well done, Ojingiri, congratulations:)
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/3/2023 12:24:00 AM
Thank you so much Joanna
Date: 5/1/2023 3:03:00 PM
Very moving with the eternal power of love, nicely done~
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/2/2023 2:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Michelle
Date: 5/1/2023 10:26:00 AM
Best luck in this contest, you did amazing.
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/1/2023 1:32:00 PM
Thanks
Date: 5/1/2023 9:53:00 AM
Such a beautiful sonnet...check soup mail
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Ojingiri Hannah
Date: 5/1/2023 1:32:00 PM
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Date: 5/1/2023 6:47:00 AM
Very nice sonnet, Ojingiri on a very tough subject. Well done!
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Date: 5/1/2023 7:31:00 AM
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