Category Archives: On Death and Dying

For a Friend on the Death of Her Husband

Posted on July 12, 2012 by don

My heart goes out to you today, Your sorrow reaches far; Although your friends all rally round To touch you where you are. The loss of one you loved so dear Will never go away; But time will ease and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Growing Old

Posted on June 1, 2012 by don

We can grow old gracefully. I can only tell you of how aging has affected me and what I do. First – I don’t think about it. Life goes on from day to day. God (whoever that is for each … Continue reading →

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Death is…

Posted on June 1, 2012 by don

Death is only an old door set in a garden wall; On gentle hinges at dusk when the thrushes call. A…(unfinished)

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To Death

Posted on February 27, 2012 by don

Let me be watching the lightening The destructive sweep of the rain; Let me carry a vision of strength with me, Of power that is strong as eternity When you come to my door again. Don’t let your onslaught be … Continue reading →

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There is no Pinnacle

Posted on January 20, 2012 by don

There is no pinnacle so high Where one could touch the boundaries of the sky: No truth to man made clear, however true, But doubt assails, and fears affront-, and you Seeking some channel of escape from life Find there … Continue reading →

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