when i die

a continuation of morbidity

weep not
for lived I have
a life full

 

travelled
far and wide
friends aplenty

 

near and dear
on my mind
in my heart

 

loved i have been
loved i have
all truly

 

never mind
that i am gone
i am here

 

as long as you
remember me
here I will be

 

in your mind
in your heart
near I will be

 

shed not a tear
rather smile for me
life was good

 

in a drop of rain
a gentle summer breeze
remember me
 

Author's Note

When i die
(Paul Leon Gipson, july, 2008)

Reviews

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Paul,

Spectacular! Touching! This was extremely nice. You may change a few things here or there, but you've already arrived with a great poem. This is going to get a tie with the very highest ranked poem I've ever reviewed. I give you a 98, my friend, a poem higher than this would floor me and leave me gasping for breath.

We seem to be kindred spirits. Have a look at my Poem "Epic". I think it touches similar chords.

I wish you the very kindest of regards,

Rick