give one lots to think about personally
your words, your poetry
will bring much light to others life
"should you forever close your eyes"
wonderful!

Deep and meaningful poetry. It's a question that I think we all grapple with...though not so eloquently as you have.

This is absolutely beautiful!

You just left a special footprint in mine Jack!!

This bittersweet plea will be remembered by me...always!!

Love Tinka

Thank you Jack, for this wonderful, soul-searching poem, one whose message we all need to think about! Bravo!

I pray I would leave a good memory for my friends. Love this write indeed.

Sandie May Angel :o)

This is something that I think all of us question, Jack. The hope that we will be remembered, when we are gone, for the goodness inside our hearts and not for any misgivings or mistakes that we might have made in our lives. I could not have expressed the feeling any better. Keep up the great work. I always enjoy your writings!
Jill :)

Beautiful rhyme and verses Jack.
Hope your 4th was nice...

Jack, I think this is a thought that most of us throughout the time has mulled over and through, and we tend to think on it for a while and let it go for fear one will find us morbid. When is the right time to consider this? With every breath we take. Every action we act upon. With every step we take and every word we speak. That way when the time comes,,,there is nothing to fear.
You made me think Poet...good work! Lisa