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My Last Sunset

I Sit Here I sit here today; thinking of what I have made of my life, or what my life has made of me. It is hard to understand why I worked all my life. I never became rich, not that it mattered too much. Money still wouldn't buy my life, or secure me a place in heaven. one thing is not very clear in my head. Did I work all my life to live, or did I live all my life to work? I have a home and it's pretty nice. I met a lot of people through out my life and even made a few good friends. I had a husband that was good to me, but now he is gone and won't return. I have a daughter that lives with me. She is my pride and joy. Other family lives far away and I sit here waiting for my last sunset... 05/16/2014 Written by Lucilla M. Carrillo

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/7/2014 9:40:00 AM

My friend you birthed fine sunset. Your daughter is living proof of that . However you are alive and the chance to increase its greatness still exists. I hope you seek out and take that great leap. Truly great write .. Bravo!!!!!!!!

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/7/2014 10:09:00 AM

Thank you Robert for such nice comment. have a great day.

Justin Bordner

Date: 5/29/2014 12:20:00 PM

Beautiful meditation Lucilla, it seems to me that you are creating a marvelous sunset and not meekly waiting for one. Love your wisdom woman. J.A.B.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/29/2014 3:14:00 PM

Thank you Justine; I do want to create a beautiful Sunset to be my last.

Lena Emp

Date: 5/25/2014 8:30:00 AM

Yes, we do questions the thing we do, about life and everything that is beyond it. Everybody is going through it. You express very well and everyone can relate to it. Well, written.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/29/2014 3:12:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading Lena. Many blessings.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 5/22/2014 6:05:00 AM

With this poem you have shown us the beauty that can even be found in sadness for those with faith. God is with you in everything as are the thoughts and prayers of all those you have touched with your beauty and kindnesses.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/22/2014 8:33:00 AM

Thank you Monterey. In God and prayers I put my trust.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/21/2014 5:54:00 PM

We all must face this day when we will see our last sunset. So many thoughts would be going through my mind, like those you have expressed here. I would know one thing for sure, that if it was my last sunset, I would enjoy it to the fullest!.... This is a sad write, yet there is so much beauty in it, too. Nicely done, Lucilla!

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/22/2014 8:31:00 AM

Thank you very much for reading and I will try to enjoy mine too. I want it to be very beautiful.

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 5/21/2014 9:49:00 AM

Ahh, the sweet sorrow..... many of us can relate in many ways to this piece Lucilla, you are not alone~~ good-truthful write; God always listens, especially with such a pure heart! (my prayers are with you) Always, Keith :-)

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/21/2014 11:35:00 AM

Thank you Keith. I am going through a hard time right now, but with all the prayers I'm getting and God's help I just might get well.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/21/2014 4:35:00 AM

- A sad poem my dear friend Lucilla - I wish you all the best and many, many more sunsets .... though life is hard. - Beautifully written but hurts my heart. - All the best to you my dear friend - hope your day to day can be lovely for you :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) <3 <3 <3

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/21/2014 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise for all your support.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/21/2014 12:49:00 AM

Sad but well penned poem. Tfs

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/21/2014 8:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Ravi.

David Williams

Date: 5/21/2014 12:46:00 AM

Lucilla it's not about a last sunset it's about what happened while the sun was rising in your youth and I am sure you got it correct,....David

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/21/2014 8:55:00 AM

Yes David, you are right. Thanks for reading my poem.

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/20/2014 6:13:00 PM

Hi Lucilla, I cried when I read this dear one. Such deep emotions and I'm saddened even more that you are. Thank you for visiting my page and I'm here if you ever need a friend. Love and Peace, Deborah

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/20/2014 6:50:00 PM

Thank you Deb. You are very kind. Many blessings...4 Lucilla

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2014 4:06:00 PM

How are you today, dear? Just dropping by to say hi.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 5/20/2014 1:03:00 PM

you got me teary eyed here dear Lucilla.... wish my hug of Prayers will console you and bring forth a calmness and deep sense of contentment.... each sunset blooms to a sunrise.......... each sunset that passed by in your life aroused a sunrise to persons and even to things you have touched around.. , hugs and love and light :)

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/20/2014 2:33:00 PM

Hi Olive; Thank you for your wishes and nice thoughts.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/20/2014 12:14:00 PM

Dear Lucilla, What a profound statement you made in the line "Did I work all my life to live, or did I live all my life to work?" I think the answer is "both." I'm sorry your husband is gone, but at least you have a wonderful daughter to cherish. Perhaps you now live for her. Awesome poem! Love, Carolyn

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/20/2014 2:31:00 PM

Thank you so much for your nice comment and you are right - I need to live for my daughter, but I need to be in good health. Many blessings.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/20/2014 12:12:00 PM

i'd like to thik this wonderful sunset is not the last,yet, my dear lucy.. my prayers are yours.. beauitful!.. huggs

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/20/2014 2:04:00 PM

Thank you - you are a sweetheart. May God always bless you... Lucy

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/19/2014 10:41:00 PM

I have no words of wisdom for you, no advice, I read such beautiful words, that radiate such love, all I can offer is simple hugs!!!!! You have a kindness that shines, and we are all better for this! You have all my prayers!

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/19/2014 11:02:00 PM

Thank so much Arthur, it means a lot to me. Right now I need all the prayers I can get. May your life be filled with blessings.

Vera Duggan

Date: 5/19/2014 7:17:00 PM

Lucilla what a beautiful piece, really loved it, what would we do without our daughters, our also lives with us, plus her eleven year old son,please get well soon, we are thinking of you. Take care my dear.........Vera............

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/19/2014 8:06:00 PM

Thank you Vera - you are a person of beautiful sentiments.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/19/2014 3:48:00 PM

Hi Lucilla I hope you are feeling better now is your time to take things easy and enjoy life superb write hugs and stay well

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/19/2014 5:46:00 PM

Thank you Shadow for your well wishes. I will visit later.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2014 3:43:00 PM

dear Lucilla, if you worked hard all your life, you owe it to yourself now, if possible, to take it easy. especially with the hardships you are facing in your health. Please take it easy and enjoy the rest of your life. You truly deserve it. I enjoyed this poem reflecting on your life. I would say that I have worked all my life to live, more than the other way around because after my job, I go home and I really enjoy being home. HOpe you can feel the same. Luv, Andrea

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/19/2014 5:50:00 PM

Thanks Andrea; I guess you are right. I worked until I couldn't work anymore and than I got sick, but with all the prayers and God's help I will get better one day.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/19/2014 2:37:00 PM

Hi Lucilla:) Hope you don't mind me paying you a visit:) Hope you are keeping well, considering all. This is how life is...we have to make the best of it. It's important to keep ourselves occupied, first by working, and after retirement by doing other things. Being idle does not help. Put on a smile....will be back to visit again :)) paul

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/19/2014 3:43:00 PM

Thank you Paul and I don't mind. Maybe after my surgery I will be alright. I pray that Jesus helps me.

Ken Carroll

Date: 5/19/2014 2:15:00 PM

Hola Lucilla..I enjoyed perusing this one today..Buen trabajo! Hasta luego!

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/19/2014 3:41:00 PM

Gracias Ken. I will visit later.

Tim Smith

Date: 5/18/2014 9:58:00 PM

I wish for you many more sunsets..As for your life count the laughs, the love, the joy. the memories..That defines a good life...hugs and love Tim

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 5/18/2014 10:38:00 PM

Thank you Tim, I do count those things and also count my blessings.