Life and Death

Don't let dread of Death's dour dirge drown out Life's lively, lovely serenade.


December 22, 2017, entered in Brian Strand's Late December Standard Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Zamalea Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 12:18 AM
It is a good reading!
Canerdy Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 8:49 AM
Thank you so much, George! Janice
Dietrich Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 7:39 PM
(referring to what I'd said a few days ago!)
Dietrich Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 7:38 PM
big congrats and you scored higher than me, which is what i expected you would do!!
Canerdy Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 9:59 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! My scoring higher doesn't happen very often! Janice
Neumann Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 2:21 PM
Trying my best to follow your advice...well done...
Canerdy Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 3:41 PM
That's great! Now I must remember to follow my OWN advice! Thanks for your nice comment, Kai! Janice
Onclaud Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 1:34 AM
memorable lines that stay in mmy mind, janice.. big congrats and huggs
Canerdy Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Thanks so much, Nette! Janice
U.D Palawon  Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Live the present fully and heartily...well done!
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 11:06 PM
Thank you, Sunita! Janice
Nusker Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 10:26 PM
That's true, Janice. We should cherish our life...a wonderful gift than dreading death. Congratulations!.
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 11:00 PM
Thanks so much, Afzal!
Smith Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 8:21 PM
Back to congratulate you Janice...
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Thank you, Charlie! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 8:04 PM
I agree! Congrats! Nice alliteration!
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Thank you, Kim! Janice
Haight Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 6:20 PM
Wise words, Janice. Congratulations on your placement. Hugs, Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Thanks so much, Sandra! Janice
May Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Congrats on your win Janice
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 7:26 PM
Thanks so much, Joseph! Janice
Dietrich Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 7:56 PM
LOVE It. It's the same theme of mine but better said.
Canerdy Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Janice
Lawless Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Ah, a alliterative battle of the bands. Methinks Silent One will like this.
Canerdy Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Mehopes, John! Thanks for this comment! Janice
Smith Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 1:21 PM
Well done Janice, best wishes...
Canerdy Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 1:56 PM
Thanks so much, Charlie! Janice
Turner Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 12:03 PM
So true, Janice. Great one liner.
Canerdy Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 12:48 PM
Thank you, Daniel! Janice
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