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Stuff the 'Dying with Dignity' Act

Stars go out with a bang A candle's flame's intense the moment before it's extinguished And so, too, Buckingham Fountain* springs up like a geyser just before it's tucked in bed for the night That's how I want to go gathering my strength and exploding into a thousand glittering pieces _____________________________________ *Buckingham Fountain in Chicago is one of the world's largest fountains. It streams water up to 150 feet (~ 46 meters) high.

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Vickey Rhymer

Date: 12/17/2023 4:09:00 PM

Me too Mr. Wolf.I want to ride out on the crest of a wave if I must go wearing red cow girl boots.Not laying prone on my belly lamely paddling about in the shallows awaiting the unwelcome and unwanted visitor .

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 12/17/2023 3:18:00 AM

Go in a blaze of brilliance.... Wonderful.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2023 10:03:00 AM

Very very good poem.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/15/2023 6:02:00 PM

Yes, best is to go still aware. I liked the visuals of the candle and geyser. Thank you0

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/15/2023 2:40:00 PM

I agree Gershon. A wonderful poem my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/15/2023 5:34:00 AM

absolutely stunning, Gershon. I love the imagery and the metaphorical reference to Buckingham Fountain. The last verse touched me...a glorious way to go. My grandmother said that she wanted to 'pass quietly in her sleep.' She lead an adventurous but gentle life so her wishes were fulfilled. She died in her sleep with her Bible in her lap. have a great day, Sara

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/15/2023 4:08:00 AM

Hope it's not for a long time GW!! You know you're irreplaceable!! Happy Weekend!!

Karen Jones

Date: 12/15/2023 12:06:00 AM

Great imagery and ideas to drive home your message. Not everyone is strong enough to die with a bang. Some who wither within illness may beg to differ. When I go I hope to not cause those around me more pain. But death is likely painful for all no matter the method time or circumstances. Great poem Gershon!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/14/2023 9:50:00 PM

a fair enough desire, gw :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/14/2023 8:59:00 PM

Going out with a bang, never to be forgotten Tom

John Lawless

Date: 12/14/2023 8:44:00 PM

damn Gershon, most are dying for dignity....