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To Death at Parting
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To Death at Parting |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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Now that I’m old--- how old? Not too old to be on an undiscovered road, to listen to the silence of the sky, to ponder all in the shadows of mountains, to disturb the waves of the sea with a wee, mortal toe! to follow the paths of rivers, to stand amid the solace of trees, to lean against the bark of a stark oak bereft of leaves in winter, to converse with the stars, and be quiet when they speak to my heart, to manipulate the calculus in the exploration of quantum mysteries--- All is Beauty against the darkness! “Oh, Death, be not proud.” I have lived! You can’t take away my storied history! You are forbidden to enter and see, the place where I shall forever be--- the boundless habitation of the infinite Spirit! |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Every now and then I write a little ode to echo my faith. I believe in a higher destiny than ashes and dust. There is more, I think, to this wonder and madness, than meets the perusal of the clinical, empirical eye. art |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
With honor, goes the soul of traveler. Enjoyed this piece.  |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks Diamond! I recall an old song from my youth---"Got my shoes on, I got on my travelin' shoes!" art |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
"to disturb the waves of the sea with a wee mortal toe!" I just love this, Art, I think this is one of your very best, Ida |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Spiritually speaking......Wonderful Plain and simply wonderful PS we are never too old, are we??? The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
You are very kind, Ida. So happy you enjoyed! art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Many thanks for reading and commenting, HelmutB. To be too old? I think not. The option is to stop being! My regards, art |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ithought this was going to be sad, but was delighted to find that it was a celebration! I read it several times, and enjoyed it more each time. Beautiful! This could have been about this South African owl! Owl |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hi there, Owl! You bring cheer and sunlight to these aging eyes! art |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Art, I appreciate this poem particularly cause it denies nothingness in a very efficient and poetix way...Thank you for the very enjoyable read. yann |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Greetings yann, and thanks for another reading and kind comment. It is always good to exchange poems and ideas with you. art |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Take a bow, dear Art! This is awesome and so totally after my heart! Like Diana, I have identified myself with your words and got goosebumps. My favorite of yours, no doubt, till now! Love, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Ah, Margherita, you have made sublime, a mere, quiet afternoon alone, sharing the companionship of poetry and friends. Bless you! art |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Not too old to do all of those wonderful things is well expressed here. The mind stays fresh, young and always curious at any age. I enjoyed the read very much. Eric |
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