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When I Die

When I die, burry me in a hat
The most outrageous you can find
For my viewers amusement, and
to leave some laughter there behind…

A hat that swirls, silly feathers too
And if you could, in the color pink
Paint my eyes to match you see
Then retire all to have a bit of drink…

I think that they will still remember
How much fun my living always was
Imagine her leaving in a hat like that
Yes, she would do it, do it  just because…..

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/27/2014 8:03:00 AM

I love this write. The message that it sends about your view of life and that you are secure enough to write like this!!! With a bit of humor as a parting shot, delightful my friend!!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/13/2014 9:12:00 AM

Cute one..When I grow old I will wear a purple with a red hat that doesn't match..People in the south don't wear dress hats much anymore so here that would be quite a send off..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/13/2014 8:44:00 AM

- A nice idee ..... a pleasure to read! - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 6/12/2014 6:23:00 PM

And that's how it should be, not sorrow rather to enjoy their life in laughter and memories, a toast to you..