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Just a few questions before departure

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Would I still be able to dream in colour when I'm dead?

My life revealed in vivid hues replayed inside my head,

Or restricted to shadowy visions in black and white?

Is death considered a more everlasting pitch-black night?

 

Those dreams? Could I possibly stroll the byways of my youth?

Righting many wrongs whilst cementing fundamental truths,

Would it be possible to ascend high on angel wings?

Or is my casket sealed tight with the closure of the hinge?

 

Reticently journeying along the paths well travelled,

Unsure of the roads either smooth-tarmacked or rough-gravelled?

Were Crusaders right, as they ventured to eternity

Is the sure way to heaven through good deeds and charity

 

Will I witness my demise, my moment of transition?

passing through the purgatory heavenly partition,

May I finally find the lost rhythm to this broken heart?

Happily reborn with Mother as Infinity starts

heavenly dream

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Russell Jacklin

Sun 16th Apr 2023 12:01

Thank you all for your kindness

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John Gilbert Ellis

Sat 15th Apr 2023 16:33

A terrific poem asking some insightful questions about the other place. I feel quite obsessed about this place and what’s left to do, but now you’ve got me thinking. Do we get to take our memories with us, even the stuff we’ve forgotten? Love the idea of going back and righting any wrongs.

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John Botterill

Tue 11th Apr 2023 16:56

I agree with Keith here, JD. A superb poem with just the right amount of wry cynicism whilst considering deep philosophical questions. Bravo. 5 stars!

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Russell Jacklin

Sat 8th Apr 2023 23:25

thank you for your kind words keith very much appreciated

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keith jeffries

Sat 8th Apr 2023 21:30

JD., you excel yourself with this magnificent poem. It encapsulates the many thoughts and questions we ponder on should there be a life eternal. Certainty rests in the fact that as particles of energy which we were before and during our earthly life will continue as energy after death. Our identity and memories including our worth will, I believe, depend on the last line of your penultimate stanza. I have really enjoyed reading this poem which is also descriptive and imaginative. When it comes to colour or black and white, I should imagine that would be determined by the BBC. Make sure you are up to date with payments.
Thank you indeed for this
Keith

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