When I Die

As my spirit look down on the flesh,
Will it be angry or happy at death,
Will the life that I have lived be an inspiration,
Or will the whispers be negative conversations,
Will the church be full or will it be empty,
Will the tributes be 2,or will it be plenty,
Will the few that knew me laugh at me,
Or will children and elders cry for me,
Killed violently,would someone die for me,
Would my over-seas friends,really fly for me,
When "Across the Bridge"is sung,and the dust thrown in,
Will I be spotless or filled with sin,
Will the pastor preach that the Lord I had found,
When I am burnt or put under the ground,
Will my kids be comforted,I prepared for death,
Or will they be angry,I left them in debt,
One thing is for sure,death for the living,
So live your life to the the fullest,from the beginning....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Gregory Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 10:28 AM
thoughts on the worth our journey brings out are often inspirational . nice write.
Gangabissoon Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 9:57 AM
Wonderful write, really we all want to know if we will be cried at the time of death or even remembered after death
Palmer Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Thank you
Bovee Avatar
May 5, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Hey man just wanna say thanks for the comment on my poem, I really dig your stuff, really good printing
Palmer Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Thank u,just posted something new
Jordan Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 11:26 PM
This is amazing work here, Richard! I enjoyed this to the fullest :) Most are curious of death, and I find it a very mysterious subject myself :) I love the thought and questions put into this :) again, Amazing work! ^_^ ~Destiny
Palmer Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 5:13 PM
thnk you very much Destiny
Ellsworth Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 9:42 AM
We were on the same page, right? Enjoyed this very much.
Palmer Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 9:57 AM
yes we were David,thanks for the visit
Lwele Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 10:01 AM
thanx for you comment!when i die hmmm
Palmer Avatar
September 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM
hahaha,hmmmm Chipepo
Tate Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 12:11 AM
Very nice write! Death is always the big Q but don't worry death is our true state life is just our dream (and what a beautiful dream it is)but someday everyones alarm goes off.
Palmer Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 8:44 AM
thanks much Daniel
Roy Avatar
August 11, 2012 at 10:38 PM
hi richard its truly beautiful... neethu
Palmer Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM
thanks Neethu,welcome to the mind of Richard
Campbell Avatar
August 11, 2012 at 3:14 PM
I really like this write, I'm sure most people as well as myself, have the same questions. Thank you for the comment. Michelle
Palmer Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 3:22 PM
thanks much Michelle
Castro Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 6:37 PM
Wow are you sure I didn't write this.Ha I love this poem many questions I tend to wonder .. I loved the way it just flowed
Palmer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 7:27 PM
thanks Carmen,wonder some more,lol
Pemberton Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Powerful thoughts with rich meaning. May this be a wake-up call to all that our life is so very short. May we come to christ while we still have the time! God bless you! JP
Palmer Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM
thanks Jim,hope so too
Bickerstaffe Avatar
July 14, 2012 at 10:45 AM
What a superb piece of writing, Richard! Well rhymed with a pleasing cadence. '...spotless or filled with sin,' '...whispers be negative conversations,' great phrasing! Well done, my friend!! Best wishes, Keith
Palmer Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM
thanks Keith,keeping you entertained is a great feeling
Farley Iv Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Great work!-Pat
Palmer Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 9:29 AM
thanks Patrick
A   Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Hello, Richard I'm wondering if my spirit will be happy when it leaves this island it lives in. Many thoughts here, are not easy.. one can not really prepare for such an event... xox~pd
Palmer Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 12:48 PM
thank you PD
Cooper Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 8:31 PM
another great poem Richard
Palmer Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Thank you Lisa
Situation Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM
a lot of relative questions!
Palmer Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM
YEP,THANKS sITUATION
Caulfield Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Richard, this a very powerful poem. Are we ready for the coming of the Lord, or are we tied down to this world and the possessions this world can buy? What will others want to say about our lives after we are gone?
Palmer Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 12:46 PM
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT,THANKS PEGGY
Onclaud Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 9:20 AM
powerful image, richard--the universality of death lends meaning your unique sense of soulful reflection... nicely done!..:) huggs!
Palmer Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 10:48 AM
thank you very much Nette
Larison Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Wow, this makes you think. But I am sure you would be missed and you are loved. so there would be no reason for anyone to have negative thoughts. It is the celebration of the life you did have. For you my friend I am sure you would be remembered for your love of everthing.xoxo laurel
Palmer Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I think so too,thanks much Laurel
Susan Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 7:54 AM
great advice - love your musings :) btw, this is not tail rhyme, prob. just rhyme, but tail rhyme is a fun form you should try, if you like short poems
Palmer Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 8:08 AM
thanks B.E.S,for both the comment and correction,still learning lol
Aizpuru Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 12:45 AM
wow..i like what u wrote very insightful..nice..=)
Palmer Avatar
July 12, 2012 at 6:27 AM
thanks alot Tricia
Simpson Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM
ooo I like this one. beautifully written. =)
Palmer Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 9:25 PM
thank you very much Brandi
Kearley Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 8:23 PM
With the love you have in your heart Richard...I can tell you..Don't worry about any of those bad things.Your words,love,and heart shall travel on,and,on.Words of beauty my friend..
Palmer Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 9:27 PM
thanks Dan,true friends
Sanderson Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 2:43 PM
"Yuh a go insperation ti di world RICHIE; fi a sure yuh, mi whe cry,cry,cry!! FA FI WHE DIE IN Yah Place.... A go friend whe Fly above yah MI ANGEL. Tis yuh who has given comfort ti yuh children, fi they are di ones whe do live for ti di end RICHIE. Nuff love babz......
Palmer Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 9:29 PM
thanks Carma nuff luv
Andrews Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 2:32 PM
wow. I think i just found one of my answers that iv never asked anyone. Beautiful read :)
Palmer Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 9:31 PM
thanks Brittany,happy you visited and found some answers oxox
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