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When it is Time to Go.
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When it is Time to Go. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida 
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When it is Time to go ~ repost for lastletter challenege Not one for ceremony, pomp or high tea. leave me be. Tears may flow, weep if you must, but as for me, life has ended as it should. Neither sighs nor tears from me when it is time to go Prefer I that laughter spreads and lightens up the room, and smiles and good memories are shared. I want no tears or gloom. Go ahead and laugh and tell the stories of the past. It needs be done. For tears and laughter are related so. Death is but release from earthly meanderings. A new adventure waits. This is not death, but promises unkempt and meant to be. But spare me this, the crowded room with soft whispers of time gone by. I prefer to see my friends and share the past now, and so I plan to visit,laugh and share the good times we have had, not have them gaping at my silent body lain to rest. latearrival |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
wow...this is really wonderful...it's unique and reveals alot about you...great wonderful poem  There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good to read you once again nice meet to the challenge! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
good thoughts and great philosophy...loved this: "Death is but release from earthly meanderings." ...what an exquiste line...enjoyed the write |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Ah, we share the same thoughts, I'd prefer laughter at my uhh...."resting" Laughter and fond memories all around. Enjoyed. -Trina |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Thank you all, This is an old one but I thought it would fit the challenge. I still feel the same way and the older I become the more I understand the reasoning behind it. best to all. latearrival/jo |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
"For tears and laughter are related so." It seems I am finding more and more truth in this line every day. What a beautiful and scary thing it is that the two cannot be separated. It is so good to read you again, my friend. GG |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You have exceeded the challenge, Jo. Me, I'm going to arrange for a party...a good ol' Irish wake, with laughter and stories abounding, even if my friends have to make 'em up.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Thank you GG. you are a sweetie |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Sunshine, My first funeral was for my grandfather.I was a young bride and pregnant.I wore a nice black dress to the funeral parlor. When I came in I heard,"she looks like a young widow" I walked up and stood at the casket and I cried and sobbed and screamed out,"this is not my grandfather, where is my grandfather" My equally young husband hurried to my side and took me out side. My second experience was a wake for my father in law and it was an "Irish wake" as you mentioned, held in the apratment he and his wife had shared. I was shocked when I walked in to see my mother in law and all her family sitting around the table playing word games and LAUGHING! But now I am grown and now I have learned and understand. Yes have a party and I will be there in spirit. |
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