Life and Death

life in balance
until tragic loss
why is death so ruthless?

10/20/19

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Perrin Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Great one, congratulations x
Kitchin Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 3:40 PM
Thank you Elaine!
Wolf Avatar
November 4, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Great question, asked by so many, especially today, in the era of barbarous terrorism and horrible, lingering diseases. Sigh... Congrats on your win in the contest, Tania. Best wishes, Gershon
Kitchin Avatar
November 4, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Thank you Gershon!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 7:35 AM
No thanks required, a most deserving win.
Kitchin Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 7:57 AM
:)
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 7:53 PM
Yes, that is how life goes. A very good question, Tania, and congrats on your win
Kitchin Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 5:05 AM
Thank you Andrea! :)
Andresen Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 2:20 PM
- Congratulations on your great "Zen" line, Tania :) - Well done :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kitchin Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:01 AM
Back for congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 11:35 AM
Thank you Kim! :)
Mcintosh Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:57 AM
Death of a loved one is one of the hardest things to experience and cope with. Wonderful entry. Blessings, Gina
Kitchin Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 11:34 AM
Thank you Regina! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 8:43 AM
Congrats on top place In my contest. ;0) thanksfor entering my contest.
Kitchin Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 11:34 AM
Thank you Rick and thank you for my placement in your contest! :)
Faulkner Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Yes, it can be ruthless, well put, good luck in the contest, Tania!
Kitchin Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 5:09 PM
Thank you!
Michael Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 5:44 AM
Ruthless indeed...There's no rest for the dead...imagine for the living...
Kitchin Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Thank you Arturo!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Great! Such truth
Kitchin Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 4:48 AM
Thank you Kim! :)
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:45 PM
I don't think there is an answer to the question Tania - got you and your aunt in my thoughts I am sure its the tragic loss which has inspired the poem:-( hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Thank you Jan! Hugs
Andresen Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 11:48 AM
- Death is often ruthless ... well done, Tania - Good luck in the contest - // Anne-Lise :)
Kitchin Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:27 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise! :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 9:44 AM
Good one, Tania.
Kitchin Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:28 PM
Thank you Line! :)
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