Will of My Life-W

I have lived life as it were last day
But learn each day as if I’ll forever.
I would not look at the clock
And I would not my heart lock.
If death is a certainty in life
It is love’s labor’s lost to strive
Then why should one but a death fear
As I understand death is but a slumber.
It is just sleep in eternity to rise
It is the very death that dies. 
Life is eternal so I don’t die
To me death is not a dramatic event
It’s neither an end nor deliverance
Life is only a stage, a passage
A brief moment in a cosmic cycle.
I have no regrets of the life I lived
And have lived the life full to its brim
I am ready to go as predestined
Lord, untie the strings to my life.
If today is last day, tomorrow too late
I would say good bye to yesterday.

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Fifth Placement
Contest: If I had jusr one day left to live
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Davis Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Dr. Ram What an inspiring and deeply moving write. We need to make sure we live our lives true and honestly so we can die with dignity. Thanks for the nice comment on my Muse poem.
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Congratz on your 5th place Dr. Ram Metha. but between you and me, it should have been 1st :-)
Fraser Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Many congratulations Dr.Ram on your win in Audrey's fine contest >> James
Mitchell Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 2:56 AM
I enjoyed your winning poem! I especially like, "Lord, untie the strings to my life./ If today is last day..."
Villarosa Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Ram on winning 5th place on this contest, very courageous write and positive thinking about life. (^_^) Noel
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your winning poem in Audrey's contest just finalized tonight.. an exceptional piece .. enjoy another spectacular win my friend..with luv from Italy..ciao..luv..
Devonshire Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 1:47 PM
I knew this would be a winner, Dr. Ram. Congratulations!
Neels Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Congrats on your placement in Audrey's contest Dr. Ram :)
Mannan Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 10:08 PM
A deeply touching poem Sir. Thanks for your comments.
Nandy Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 7:51 AM
A lovely thoughtful poem with touch of philosophy and also spirituality ! -Raj
Thaker Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Wow!!!! I am totally inspired by this and will try to follow it.....I cant write my feelings.......... Vrushani!!!!
Grutzendler Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM
My dear Ram, It is a pleasure to read, an intelligent good poet like you Dina
Knop Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 6:12 AM
So well penned and reflection on life and death, Dr. Ram! Enjoyed reading your poem this afternoon and thanks for all your kind comments..Have a nice week..Gert
Richards Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 6:34 PM
Beautifully said, indeed.....the peace and serenity of this one, brings comforting feelings. Good luck in the contest! Love, Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 8:09 AM
Live does come full circle and we pass from Earthly life to eternal life. Like you, I have no fear, but there are some regrets. Very good analysis of your last day, Dr. Ram, and I wish you well in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 7:25 AM
Dr. Ram, this is one of the wisest of the entries on living one's last day as if it were the end (it's for that contest, right/?). I think this one should be very high in the winner's circle. One of your best writings!! LUv, Andrea
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July 5, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Well said Dr. very much th way i live mine. Michael
Bloomsfield Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 4:28 AM
beautiful,i do believe death is nothing but a stage to lifetime happiness. .glad we share poetry and so our faith. .lovely dear friend!
Ajith Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 4:02 AM
a nice poem on how, live the last day of life.good luck !
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