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Life is beautiful. - Tanka
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Life is beautiful,


A gift you hold in your palms.


Hold still. Don’t let go.


Fragile is the flame of life…


Can go out with a flicker.


 


 


© P. J. Oszmann (2003)


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 Reviews of "Life is beautiful. - Tanka"
Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on November 24, 2004
Peter!

This is soooooo true.......thank you for reminding me....Wonderful writing.

Dani :)

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
Beautiful.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
I hope your flame stays lit for a long time to come...Ed

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
I think, Peter, when we come to the realization of just how fragile earthly life is, through deaths, and dreams and experiences throughout our lives, it is one of the most powerful, scary, if not the most, powerful epiphanies we ever have. Remaining sensitive to others without adultering 'ourself' afterward is the key to finding Life after death.

I am struck by the words 'Hold still' in reference to the last line with its image of movement, creating flickering and possible snuffment...

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
hi peter

:)




this I like......very wise, and
gentle
:)
ty
pax A

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
With a few lines you deliver an impactful and powerful message. So much wisdom and truth in these words. Having struggled with cancer, I appreciate them all the more. Thank youf or sharing.
Chanti

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 9, 2004
Very beautifully written! Superb sentiment!

Reviewed on November 9, 2004
(((peter)))

we are mere whispers in the wind...powerful write with profound, thought provoking message. thank you, dear (((friend)))

hope you are well

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)


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