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When It's My Time

Do not shed tears grieving my death; I do not fear my final breath. I've felt the wind blow through my hair, and when seasons changed, I was there. I've danced amidst falling raindrops; watching showers quench thirsty crops. I've viewed murmurations of birds; and filled books with poetic words. I've seen distant twinkling stars shine; ate gourmet foods and drank fine wine. I've witnessed day morph into night; crossed seas, and experienced flight. I've walked on fluffy flakes of snow; and observed the tides' ebb and flow. I've loved, and I've been loved in turn; and I've felt passion's hot flame burn. I've lived; when it's my time to die, there will be no reason to cry.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/23/2023 10:29:00 AM

Emile, congratulations on your win as you dance through joyful life blessings that are an "intimate" part of your life! Blessings on the work of your hands and all of your days.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/24/2023 8:16:00 AM

Thanks, Sam; as always, I welcome and appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/20/2023 6:53:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this brilliant poem, Emile:-) I loved it!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/20/2023 7:45:00 AM

Thanks, Edward; I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend, Emile.

Jay Narain

Date: 5/10/2023 10:43:00 AM

nice poem

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/10/2023 11:20:00 AM

Thanks, Jay, your comments are welcomed and appreciated, my friend, Emile.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/3/2023 3:05:00 AM

Brilliant work, Emile, love how it flows:)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/3/2023 8:01:00 AM

Thanks, Joanna, as always, I welcome and appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/2/2023 11:42:00 AM

Hello Emile, I like the way you have spoken of life and death. also telling of things you have done. I like this poem Emile I hope you have a great day my friend. Friends. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/2/2023 4:14:00 PM

Hello Emile, thank you Emile, I did have a good day thankyou. I am hoping you did to. My friend enjoy your evening. /Darlene\

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2023 12:09:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene, as always, your comments are welcomed and appreciated, my friend, have a good day, Emile.

Lin Lane

Date: 5/2/2023 9:43:00 AM

This is quite an awesome take on life and death, Emile. You always bridge your poetry in the most wonderful way.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2023 9:52:00 AM

Thanks, Lin, as always, your comments are welcomed and appreciated, my friend, Emile.