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OwlSA
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0 posted 2013-07-11 02:48 AM



WHEN I AM DEAD
7 July 2013

Friend
when I’m dead
will you talk to me
now and then
if
in a random moment
I cross your mind?

I would be
grateful
beyond
the grave.

Owl

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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
1 posted 2013-07-11 06:34 AM


Would you really? That is my hope, my dear Diana! I believe that everything becomes transparent once we are back Home. But there is no need to wait for that moment or is there?

I have lost my very dear friend Gertrud just a month ago and I do continue to talk to her.

This is a beautiful thought, though it may be born by a moment of  melancholy.

Margherita

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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2 posted 2013-07-11 07:11 AM


As I said in the other poem, you will not be gone as long as people will remember you. You have put in a request, and i know you will have many takers. I am one of them.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

OwlSA
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3 posted 2013-07-11 07:14 AM


Thank you again, Jerry, for your kind words.

Owl

EmmaRose
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4 posted 2013-07-11 08:17 AM


A good heart is remembered and I know yours will be
OwlSA
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5 posted 2013-07-11 08:24 AM


Thank you EmmaRose for your warm, sincere words.

Owl

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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6 posted 2013-07-11 08:43 AM


I think of you now, wondering what you would think or say sometimes. I talk to the passed as they come to mind already. No worries Owl.

Lori  

OwlSA
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7 posted 2013-07-11 09:08 AM


Thank you, Lori!  That is so sweet of you.  Beeg smiles.

Owl

secondhanddreampoet
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8 posted 2013-07-11 01:40 PM


my 'belief' is that we are each and all spirit (energy/consciousness) beings only temporarily (partially) contained by this 'mortal coil.' We are integral parts of a larger planetary/biospheric (Gaia) consciousness and a Universal Akasian field of energy/consciousness with which even now we can interact by conscious intent to (positively) effect things, people, and the outcome of 'events' around us.  Many, MANY 'spirit beings' such as I will always remember you fondly ... and, my
conception of 'heaven' is even one or more of the 'still living' holding you in his/her heart ...

   --- bruce, (Geo-poet; 'natural philosopher'/'accidental' Buddhist)

OwlSA
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9 posted 2013-07-11 02:12 PM


Thank you, Bruce, for your very kind words.  I appreciate them very much.  Smiles.

Owl

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
10 posted 2013-07-11 02:33 PM


Oh,yes indeed.I think of you quite often now, so it will never be different when you are gone. But I have to say, I will be gone long before you, so sending your plea right back to you. We must so live our lives that we will be missed by some and hopefully by many and that the many are those we also would miss.  
Love, Jo

OwlSA
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11 posted 2013-07-11 04:18 PM


Oh, Martyjo, though we never know what surprises await us around the corner and I could drop dead from a VERY unexpected heart attack tomorrow, the thought of no Martyjo has the tears welling in my eyes.  I think of you often too (thank you for thinking of me) and will certainly talk to you (as I do to Kacy) often if you do go before me. I wish I had more time to chat to you via emails - I don't regret working so hard - just the fact that I need to - I have never been one of those who works best under stress and I don't need stress to motivate me - if anything, stress sets me into a panic and demotivates me, lol!  

Thank you, Martyjo, for your wonderful friendship and your kind, compassionate reply and thank you for being Martyjo.  

Owl

Owl

Gale
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since 2013-06-10
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12 posted 2013-07-17 11:40 AM


As for me, I recall you even now, when you're alive and don't guess, that I talk to you in my thoughts )

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
13 posted 2013-07-17 04:36 PM


Diana....

Most certainly.


OwlSA
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Durban, South Africa
14 posted 2013-07-18 05:15 AM


Thank you, Gale and Karilea, for your beautiful replies.  I am still reeling from the shock of hearing about Helen, so please forgive my probably abrupt response.  

Owl

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