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A Conversation With Death
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A Conversation With Death |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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His voice rang out my blood ran cold at the sound of silence that echoed after the question asked. "When you are close to the end of time what message would you wish to leave behind? Think about it from now until then you will someday hear this question again." My mind raced with possibilities but the answer already coursed through veins and into soul. "There are some I will leave behind that wished for me, happiness to find but what they've never realized is that happiness was already mine. They have said I'm sorry that your life's been so tough but what they don't see is that I've had more than enough. The ups and downs the rights and wrongs have made me who I am and helped me to be strong. So when I'm asked that question and when it's finally my time I would want them all to know that my life's been perfectly sublime." The warmth returned as his voice faded away "You'll be ready." was the last thing that I heard ole scratch say. "In yearning for nothing, you will be free to enjoy what you do, free to see the patterns, free to hear the music in all things." -Barbara Ann Kipfer [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (09-19-2007 10:05 AM).] |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"The ups and downs the rights and wrongs have made me who I am and helped me to be strong."  Excellent! JL Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The very first time I ever heard of Ol' Scratch was here in the blue halls... but I knew immediately to whom he referred. This is very well done, dear... and there's a lot of common sense, not to mention commonality, within the lines.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Donna, I have had that conversation with Death when I was told that it was up to me to stay alive until they could get me "on the (operating) table" ~ My conversation ended up lasting for three loooooong days! Fortunately I survived the ordeal and came out with a brand new lease on life! Living each one as though it were my last! Another fine write from you, Gentle Spirited One! Enjoy your day to the fullest! Loving hug, Linda  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I enjoyed this Donna... I, too have had a good life among the ups and downs~~ M |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"but what they've never realized is that happiness was already mine." gentle Donna I love your conversation with ole scratch and the way you live your life with happiness hugs big big hugs |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Good write, Happiness is where ever you chance to look. Those who do not see it all around them are not looking deeply enough.. best to you, 'Late" |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
quite an interesting 'write'! serious applause!! |
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PoppaLoco Member
since 2007-09-23
Posts 83EU, NL, Limburg |
Nothing like the plain beauty of Truth. Thanks for sharing Pops |
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