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There Could Be Worse Epitaphs
Here’s something I would consider for mine, lo those many moons from now: I have had my invitation to this world’s festival, and thus my life has been blessed. My eyes have seen and my ears have heard. It was … Continue reading
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Tagged epitaphs, eulogies, Gitanjali, Pink Floyd, Rabindranath Tagore, The Great Gig in the Sky
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Rediscovering Gitanjali
For the first time in my life, I have discovered a poem that perfectly describes my experience with Truth (god, goddess, the infinite, the universe, or whatever you wish to call it): The song that I came to sing remains … Continue reading
Posted in Statements
Tagged epiphany, eulogies, Gitanjali, peace, Rabindranath Tagore, singing, songs, truth
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The Neighborhood
There used to be a family-owned store right there, on the corner where the bus stops; and when I was a kid, they sold much more than bubble-gum, candy and lollipops. It was like stepping into a dreamscape each time … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged daily poems, eulogies, Fred Rogers, Mister Roger's Neighborhood
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Perceived Endings
There’s nothing in this life that I despair of doing, or look back and wish to do, save laugh once more in mirth, or perhaps share with those I love one more sunrise or two. The earth has been a … Continue reading
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Tagged daily poems, Edgar Lee Masters, eulogies, Pink Floyd, sonnet, Spoon River Anthology, The Great Gig in the Sky
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