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March 10, 2011

death can come 
in the blink of an eye

you can't see it comming
when it comes from the sky

health does'nt matter
when it's your time to die

death is lurking 
allways near by

a wind, a wave, someones gun
too much of a medicine even the sun

a crash, a bite, a sexual encounter
nothing can stop it not even cowards

jealosy, hatred, and our own stupidity
an accident, a robbery and all of natures furys

so it's best to be ready
when your time comes

we all have to do it
each and every one

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/24/2011 7:24:00 AM
Yes, John we all are born and we all must die. No getting away from that but we never know when that day will be so we must always be prepared. Well penned poem. love phyl
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Date: 3/19/2011 2:33:00 PM
What a powerful poem! It captures a time in history AND it reminds US of our future. Awesome write. Gwendolen
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Date: 3/17/2011 7:31:00 PM
First time I don't wear green.. I'm at a rosary at my sisters house... the one who passed... I'm sad but keeping my head up... thanks for being so kind always.....p.d.
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Date: 3/13/2011 3:04:00 AM
perceptive and reflective write dearest, inspired by (I'm guessing) the disaster in japan?...
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Date: 3/12/2011 8:48:00 PM
wow! John,,, you hAVE MANY UNCERTAIN WAYS TO DIE HERE,, YOU FORGOT,, SUDDEN INFANT DEATH... EACH TO THEIR OWN WAYS... KINDA SCARY WHEN ONE THINKS OF IT... BUT FOR SOME UNDER DEPRESSION.. IT CANT COME TO SOON... ENJOYED,..P.D.
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Date: 3/12/2011 12:20:00 PM
Unfortunately, you learned this lesson the hard way when you lost April, John. We just never know when our time will come so it's important to share our love while we have the chance. Much love, Carolyn
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