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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



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   *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.

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!