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When I Go

And when I die
I say I will take my own path
I will not walk down

I will climb upwards
where the light words are
where unfinished sentences
are tied to ribbons
and I will stitch them together

To make a meaning of the life I lived.


© Gry W Christensen

Copyright © Gry Christensen | Year Posted 2014

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Robert Nehls Date: 7/27/2014 8:59:00 AM Very nice poem, Gry. Stitching together unfinished sentences, very creative. I enjoyed this one.... Robert. Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/27/2014 3:20:00 PM Hello Robert, thank you very much for your kind words and time spent reading. I am glad you like it. I like a colourful language so I am very fond of metaphors and symbolism. :) I see to my horror that about 2/3 of my feedback on your poem somehow has been "erased". I am very sorry! I've no idea why, other than I've had some trouble with my pc and this site lately. I basically said that I really enjoyed your poem and that I also will be reading more of your poems.

Robert Lindley Date: 7/24/2014 1:33:00 PM I love this write.. You write amazing free verse my friend!! pm on the way to you.. Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/24/2014 11:48:00 PM Hi again Robert, thanks so very much! Thank your for the very nice feedback, for your time spent and the help. Much appreciated! :) All the best, Gry

Carol Eastman Date: 7/20/2014 1:07:00 PM An amazingly interesting and imaginative piece. Quite unique. Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/20/2014 2:46:00 PM Thank you so much, Carol. I appreciate your kind feedback and the time you spent reading. It's a piece that is very close to my heart.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 7/20/2014 7:00:00 AM Indeed! A beautiful poem of wonder. The hereafter is vital to give meanin to this life. Pls coment my latest poem too. Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/20/2014 12:20:00 PM Hi! Thank you for reading it and giving me feedback. I truly appreciate it!

Hina Nasir Date: 7/19/2014 3:46:00 PM deep !! loved it Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/19/2014 4:56:00 PM Very glad you liked it, Hina! Thank you very much.

James Hyler Date: 7/19/2014 1:35:00 PM Thank you for sharing :) Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/19/2014 2:39:00 PM Hello James, and thank you very much for reading! :)

Jan Allison Date: 7/19/2014 12:55:00 PM wonderfully expressive I love the image of the ribbons. Hugs jan xxx Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/19/2014 1:10:00 PM Hi Jan, I happy you like it! I tried to keep it light while it was not and easy subject to touch. Thank you so much for your time and comment!

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/19/2014 11:13:00 AM Hi Gry, this is such a beautiful expressive write! I love it! Bravo! Login to Reply Gry Christensen Date: 7/19/2014 11:39:00 AM Hello Pandita, thank you so much for your kind words and time spent reading. It means a lot!