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When I am Gone
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When my days are over
And from this earth I am gone
Think of what I have done
And say, "He's done his best."

An Interesting Thought

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 Reviews of "When I am Gone"
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on November 22, 2004
I'm sure you have. Bravo poet

Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)
Reviewed on April 30, 2003
Good write !

Reviewed by Patricia Boudreau (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2003
Amen...

Reviewed by Trey Bienville (Reader)
Reviewed on February 1, 2003
Oh but for the brainwashed cynics... not you but rather the one who thinks you have to do more than your best to obtain some sort of mythological "heaven" when it's all within... turn within & you are not without!

Reviewed by Angels Near
Reviewed on February 1, 2003
Very simple and well stated.

Reviewed by michael horetsky (Reader)
Reviewed on January 20, 2003
All we can do.. To the point man to the point...

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2003
It certainly is, Peter.

~E

Reviewed by Oisín Breen (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2003
quite an interesting thought. Applies to all things whether youve done nothing or everything im not sure if its best that matters or just that youve done you. Nice thought though

Reviewed by Dee C.
Reviewed on January 13, 2003
Your best is all anyone can do...

Thank you for the thought!

~ Dee

Reviewed by Deborah Carter
Reviewed on January 11, 2003
Peter...this is a very good thought to live by and an inspiring way to set our standards

Reviewed by Melissa Rives
Reviewed on January 11, 2003
Short and to the point...well said!

Reviewed by Anwer Sher (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
superbly written.. a gentle mind produces lovely poetry

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
Short, Super and to the point!! Loved it...
Thank you for your comment on 'Greetings From Trinidad'.. Yes Calypso music is very much a part of our days now...and nights... Do you like Caplyso and steelpan?
Jenni

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
Ah, but only "doing your best" will NOT get you into Heaven. An even MORE interesting thought! :) Thanks for this one.

Reviewed by Faye Enno (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
Excellent!
Short and sweet...
Nuff said. =)
Faye

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
Yes, our best is what we must all aspire to attain. Well said!

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on January 10, 2003
Hello, Peter. Seems I'm the latecomer, I echo all the comments here and wish you a Wonderful New Year!

Erin
:)

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Well put, nice work. I enjoyed the read. Thank you for your kind comments regarding my work I appreciate them.

Be well,
Michael Ladanyi

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Short and to the point. Excellent write.

Reviewed by Tien Avielle (Reader)
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
That is the best anyone can hope for in a eulogy or in their lifetime, I think.

Reviewed by Victoria Murray
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Short and to the point. Nicely said!

Hugs,
Victoria
(Thanks for the kind review of "I Believe" your taking the time to review it meant a lot to me. Happy New Year!)

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Very well done Peter and I do strive for this. :) I did visit your web-site and look forward to going back and learning more. JC xoxoxo

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Peter I love this, short and touching my heart, I love tiny poems that pack a punch. Floria

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Hi Peter, yes that is all we can ultimately strive for. Thanks

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Interesting and would be a wonderful thing to have said when one is gone.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 9, 2003
Simple but important sentiment

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on January 8, 2003
It's all we can do Peter. Great write, Ty, Dani

Reviewed by Jack Roberts
Reviewed on January 8, 2003
Great little write Peter.
Jack

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on January 8, 2003
Yeah, but we may not think so! Bill Murray

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on January 8, 2003
What a wonderful hope.

Reviewed on January 8, 2003
I hope they can say that about all of us.
God Bless,
Tim

Reviewed by Sally Montoye (Reader)
Reviewed on January 8, 2003
Yes this is true!!
We are all doing the best we can do at the level of consciousness we are at..
Thanks for the reminder!!!
Sally

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 7, 2003
Excellent! good thinking...glad to see you back ...

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on January 7, 2003
Yes an Interesting thought/
Peg


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