When Our Flame No Longer Flickered

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We are born not knowing what's ahead
Into a world when wanted or not
Some of us
We grow up living the years given
Some fall like the Autumn leaves
The fortunate of us grow old
Like the fallen, through our years we may grieve

Eventually everyone faces life's decision
In many ways this event can be triggered
For many of us are prepared or not
When our flame no longer flickered
We are born not knowing what's ahead Into a world when wanted or not Some of us are a surprise Though many appeared when thought Many of us grow with love all around Sadly there are ones who are not For this we have to be fortunate They are eternal in their sought We grow up living the years given Some fall like the Autumn leaves The fortunate of us grow old Like the fallen, through our years we may grieve Eventually everyone faces life's decision In many ways this event can be triggered For many of us are prepared or not When our flame no longer flickered http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/life-17.php

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 5/16/2015 4:10:00 AM
when our flame no longer flickered--- this i think when we chose to stop living... though some diseases cause flames to be flickered but then I believe our flames wil always be like embers if through the years we are existing we live to make ansother life a bit better! they say its not a matter of years but what matters is on how we live those years........ the lines are thought provoking and insightful..~~olive eloisa
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Date: 5/16/2015 3:00:00 PM
My flame for you will never ever flicker little one, it'll burn bright forever. Hugs always, James xxx
Date: 3/9/2012 11:08:00 AM
It is always a pleasure to read your poetry James. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on mine. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/17/2012 12:48:00 PM
Great work highlander and very true, love Elizabeth
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Date: 2/12/2012 7:58:00 PM
Such a great write. I am so glad that I am back online and csn look forward to resding more of your works. This one has a lot of truth in it. Enjoyed it. Melody
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Date: 2/7/2012 4:41:00 PM
I wonder how many would choose to be born if they knew what lay ahead. Wonder why some have it so difficult and others have the silver spoon. Had to think my way through this James, so much to contemplate on.
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Date: 2/6/2012 10:20:00 PM
creatively crafted words Ja,es ..feeling much emotions penned here luv.. have missed u on PS.. hope u are doing well ...
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Date: 2/5/2012 4:13:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative work..Sara
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Date: 2/5/2012 3:14:00 PM
Highlander.....as expected.....PERFECTION! jimbo
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Date: 2/5/2012 11:17:00 AM
So wonderful to read your poetry again... So many chapters in life.. at times a flickering flame,other moments a complete darkness... till the candle burns again..Charma
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Date: 2/5/2012 10:34:00 AM
been a while, king of the loch!... profound melody with images that lightly weeps.. beautiful! :)
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