What Would I Know:

If I was to go, 
With dignity, I hope so, 
But what would I know? 
About honour and valour, 
Qualities of a hero! 
           /|\

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Date: 11/19/2016 12:27:00 PM
A very touching and deeply introspective poem, Rick. Ride the wave of your gifted talent as a poem to stay a-crest (up) and keep those downs from engulfing you. I was diagnosed as bipolar too, but hey, what do the shrinks know, eh. Love the poem though. Many blessings of love an peace to you, bro.
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Date: 11/18/2016 7:57:00 AM
Like Leonard Cohen, a little self-deprecation makes for good poetry and song! :) What qualifies a hero anyway...
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Date: 11/15/2016 10:22:00 AM
life brings us so much knowledge and just taking those steps everyday with a positive mind and a helping hand to those in need is just being a hero already. Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/15/2016 4:01:00 PM
Which is something the world needs more of! Thanks for stopping by, Eve /|\
Date: 11/15/2016 7:34:00 AM
I think I'll just skip my funeral, those things are always so depressing. :) Nicely done Rick.
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Date: 11/15/2016 3:58:00 PM
Good morning great poet, and yes they are, thanks Chris /|\
Date: 11/15/2016 5:29:00 AM
Some moments stopped ... and I enjoyed much ... great ...
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White Wolf
Date: 11/15/2016 5:34:00 AM
Thanks, Probir. When we are faced with our own mortality, certain questions we ask! /|\
Date: 11/15/2016 3:46:00 AM
made me smile Rick ... too late for you but other's would know:-) hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 11/15/2016 5:00:00 AM
oh to be a fly on the wall lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/15/2016 3:54:00 AM
Haha, I would love to be present at my own funeral, just to see how one is portrayed! Who knows? Maybe we are. ha.
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