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Rest in Peace
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Rest in Peace |
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Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA 
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It's invariably said, "Rest in Peace" whenever someone leaves this life. Nonsense, I say! To rest in peace is not for me. I've slept enough in this lifetime. When I travel on I choose not to repose. Young and vibrant again I want to dance with butterflies through fields of wildflowers, sit on a crescent moon and watch the stars fly by, look at the face of God and hear Him say to me, "Well done daughter, welcome home." I want to be at those gates of pearl when those who've done evil approach to enter, and hear St. Peter say, "To the likes of you, these gates are closed." |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Absolutely delightful, Marcia, but wow! What a surprise ending! Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
As you sow, so shall you . . . never, ever get through the pearly gates because you have taken the wrong road, buster, your road leads down there!!! So there. Liked you poem, Marcia, just playing around heah. ~ A lion will not cheat on his wife, but a Tiger Wood. ~ |
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Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA |
If you say so Jerry. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Love it and I agree, Marcia, There's better things to do than rest. Might be surprising who makes it through those pearly gates though. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Me too, me too. I fully agree with the first part of your very beautiful write, but not with the ending. You see "wildflowers" are somehow associated to "wild hearts" ... we are all "wild" to some degree and we live here in this world of duality, where temptations are abundant. And we all may have some black spots on our petals. So I wouldn't feel like closing the gate for some, everybody should be given the chance to enjoy peace and harmony, so that they might get ready for a further experience on Earth and know the difference and LOVE MORE next time. Condemnation doesn't help anybody. Your words were thought provoking, dear Marcia. Love, Margherita |
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