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 © | Year Posted 2014

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Nehls Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Very nice poem, Gry. Stitching together unfinished sentences, very creative. I enjoyed this one.... Robert.
Christensen Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 3:20 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.
Lindley Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 1:33 PM
I love this write.. You write amazing free verse my friend!! pm on the way to you..
Christensen Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 11:48 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
Eastman Avatar
July 20, 2014 at 1:07 PM
An amazingly interesting and imaginative piece. Quite unique.
Christensen Avatar
July 20, 2014 at 2:46 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.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
July 20, 2014 at 7:00 AM
Indeed! A beautiful poem of wonder. The hereafter is vital to give meanin to this life. Pls coment my latest poem too.
Christensen Avatar
July 20, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Hi! Thank you for reading it and giving me feedback. I truly appreciate it!
Nasir Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 3:46 PM
deep !! loved it
Christensen Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 4:56 PM
Very glad you liked it, Hina! Thank you very much.
Hyler Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 1:35 PM
Thank you for sharing :)
Christensen Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 2:39 PM
Hello James, and thank you very much for reading! :)
Allison Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 12:55 PM
wonderfully expressive I love the image of the ribbons. Hugs jan xxx
Christensen Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 1:10 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!
Sietesantos Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Hi Gry, this is such a beautiful expressive write! I love it! Bravo!
Christensen Avatar
July 19, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Hello Pandita, thank you so much for your kind words and time spent reading. It means a lot!
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