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What Is It Like To Be Dead

What is it like to be dead? Does anyone know the answer? What is it like to be dead? Something so hard to imagine, Fills my existence with dread. Infinite time of unconsciousness, Like a Coma with no release. Is it a thoughtless black void? What is it like to decease? Will I continue only in spirit? Or live in an afterlife paradise. I don’t fancy the notion of Hell, But Heaven might be quite nice. Am I bound for eternal damnation? It worries me, I’m not a believer. Is bereavement really the end? Or is life and death a deceiver. Nothingness, I cannot compute, Can’t get this into my head. Concerned, I’m asking once more, What is it like to be Dead?

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/5/2019 5:52:00 PM

What a place to go, I visit this 'thought place', too, and it's never a good feeling BUT I am sure there is no hell, only karma. Rather than go into my beliefs, I'll stick to the poem which I feel represents the thoughts of every person on earth. At one time or another, we've all experienced the lines of your poem. Well-written, engaging and, again, relevant. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Kevin Shaw
Date: 12/7/2019 1:56:00 PM

Sincere thanks CayCay for your encouraging words, it really means a lot to me, kindest regards, Kevin xx

Na Na

Date: 12/5/2019 5:08:00 PM

Hi Kevin. Very good question. be will never know till we die. Thanks for sharing this