Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

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I have "A THING" about dying of late.
I do not know why, as self-pity I hate.
I am not afraid of the actual event,
I know that the messenger will be heaven-sent.
It's the uncertainty of not knowing.
The time and day that I'll be going.
It's wrong to dwell on such things,
I'm in no hurry to wear wings,
So I may fly away up high,
To solve this mystery, when I die.

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Caren Krutsinger September 7, 2021 at 3:31 AM Shirley, I have almost died twice. I never thought I wanted to die, but both times I had a HUGE feeling of disappointment and loss that I had not died, so I know whatever and whenever and however it happens, you will be thrilled! I hope this helps. Shirley Hawkins September 8, 2021 at 8:41 PM It did help. I feel the same as you in the spiritual sense. There are always loose ends that you feel should be tied up before you leave this world. This is more prevalent in my mind than dying.

Lindsay Laurie August 30, 2021 at 6:29 PM Hello Shirley ... I think everyone at times must think of travelling into the unknown, so it pays to live life to the fullest here on earth - thank you Shirley - Lindsay Shirley Hawkins September 3, 2021 at 5:59 PM G'Day Lindsay. That's very good advice, Thank you, Lindsay. Hope you are having a nice week-end. Shirley

Jennifer Fenn August 28, 2021 at 8:41 PM Well written expression of what we all think about at times. Shirley Hawkins August 29, 2021 at 5:28 PM Thank you, Jennifer. Take care... Shirley

Rico Leffanta August 27, 2021 at 11:59 AM Just make your mother proud and ensure you are wearing clean knickers! Aloha! Shirley Hawkins August 27, 2021 at 6:12 PM This brought back memories of my Mum, it was important to her that I had clean undies on to make sure she would not be ashamed of me if I had to go to hospital for some reason or another ... I don't know what she would think now as I am very forgetful !!! Your comment made me laugh, Thank you, Rico G'Day

L Milton Hankins August 26, 2021 at 8:19 PM A delightful, encouraging piece of writing, Shirley. I think we all think about this more than we like to admit. You admit it well. Shirley Hawkins August 27, 2021 at 6:33 PM Thank you, Milt. The older we get the more we realise we can't go on forever and you cannot turn back the clock. Still feel a Girl inside but the outside makes a liar out of me. I hope you are having a pleasant day.