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As I grow older, I often think of death as a nearer possibility . This is the Epitaph I wish to see written on my grave. We do not know how we are going to die and if at all there will ever be a grave to claim as one's own... Still..!

Below the vault of this cerulean sky In this solitary grave, let me lie In joy I lived and in joy I die And wish to see no one cry This you carve on my grave for all to see “Here is some one, though a small fry Had a heart as big as a mountain high Who with songs of love, every heart did tie”
Placed First A Strand(1069) Poetry Contest

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Date: 2/12/2022 12:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Vasal. This was a heartfelt write. I pray the Lord will let you stay here on earth many more years as your poetry brightens the lifes those who read it. Hugs ~ Debra
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Date: 2/10/2022 11:42:00 AM
Congratulations Valsa, well deserved!
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Date: 2/9/2022 8:09:00 PM
Great thought on epitaph. The introduction to the poem is very beautiful too. Especially, "if at all there will ever be a grave to claim as one's own... Still..!" Congratulations!
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Date: 2/9/2022 8:26:00 PM
Thanks a lot Chris... ! Glad you liked the poem and the introduction ! With a pandemic like Covid, the idea of a grave has changed drastically !
Date: 2/9/2022 6:01:00 PM
This is beautiful, Valsa! Congrats! You have such a warm heart!
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Date: 2/9/2022 8:24:00 PM
Thanks a lot James for your congratulations and your assessment of me.
Date: 2/9/2022 1:48:00 PM
Your poetry will live on to be celebrated by those you love and to teach the next generations they had a wonderful poetic relative that they can be proud of. I enjoyed your poem my friend. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 2/9/2022 8:23:00 PM
Oh Connie..... ! Love your words and exult at the thought of of being remembered by my grand children or grand nephews and nieces.....! Though a rosy dream, thanks a lot dear one...
Date: 1/25/2022 4:21:00 PM
Hello Valsa ... a fine epitaph indeed. I often ask myself why do we mourn a death when we could be celebrating a life - thank you Valsa - Lindsay
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Date: 1/27/2022 11:52:00 PM
If we have a well lived life, there is no need to mourn over . death. You are absolutely right Lindsay ! Thank you for your kind words !
Date: 1/24/2022 6:50:00 PM
Nice... Is it ok if I refrain from calling you 'small fry?' lol. Hope it's a long time before you can utilize this epitaph!! :) gw
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Date: 1/24/2022 11:49:00 PM
I won't mind even if you call me a 'small fry' as long as you don't 'fry' me in your thoughts ....Gershon~~ lol
Date: 1/24/2022 6:39:00 AM
Valsa, your achievements will carry on in the minds and hearts of the people you interact with daily. My friend, I appreciate the great feelings you convey in the second stanza of your poem.
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Date: 1/24/2022 11:47:00 PM
Thanks a lot dear Lasaad though I don't have many achievements to be proud of....
Date: 1/24/2022 6:04:00 AM
I like the beautiful sentiments you express in the second stanza my friend. Your memories will live on in the hearts and minds you touch everyday, Valsa.
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Date: 1/24/2022 11:45:00 PM
It is a comforting thought. Thank you so so much Vijay for your kind words
Date: 1/24/2022 1:15:00 AM
There will be no epitaph on my grave. Maybe my daughter will put a picture of me. I did so five years ago. I wonder if it is still there. I never go to cemeteries.
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Date: 1/24/2022 3:43:00 AM
Here, in our church, there is scarcity of space. So the body is tucked into a hollow space and sealed for a year or so until another comes to occupy.... ! So no more tombs and engravings.... ! Thanks Victor
Date: 1/24/2022 12:56:00 AM
Hopefully not for a very long time Valsa, well written. Tom
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Date: 1/24/2022 3:39:00 AM
No body knows... Still hope so. Thanks a lot Tom.
Date: 1/24/2022 12:29:00 AM
Amazing poetry come Epitaph Valsa, you sure are no small fry, my dear. To read your poetry, gives so much sunshine in our lives. Harry
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Date: 1/24/2022 3:38:00 AM
Hi harry....I feel so delighted by your kind words.... ! As a poet, it is more than i can desire to get. Thanks a lot dear veteran poet !
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