Death
It’s hard to console
Those from whom death has stolen
The light of their lives
It is best to invest time
In those lights while they still burn
By Robbie Cheadle
Written for Colleen Chesebro’s poetry challenge. You can join in here: https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/03/03/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-167-poetschoice/
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Thanks for sharing, Ladies.
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Good advice. It can all end before we realize it.
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I agree, Frank. That is why I try to make the most of my family while they are all still with us.
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My sentiments exactly.
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Excellent. Well worded. xo
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Thank you, Darlene.
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Robbie, your poem is deep and true.
I feel both thoughts are important. To be there whilst the light is burning but also find courage and wisdom to console.
miriam
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Thank you for your beautiful comment, Miriam. I appreciate it.
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Very good, Robbie
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Thank you, Ritu.
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Few words – which get to the crux – thanks Robbie. But mourn we must for those no longer –
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Thank you, Susan. I hope that if we appreciate our elderly during their lives we can let them go a bit easier and, at least, without regrets.
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Brilliant poignant verse, Robbie ❤️ bravo
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Thank you, Yassy.
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You are very welcome, Robbie.
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Well done, dear Robbie… ❤
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Thank you, Bette.
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Amen ❤
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Thank you, dear Annette.
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Excellent!
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Thank you, Tandy.
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well said, Robbie. and how true…
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Thank you, Jim
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Splendid poem on death, Robbie. We need to give time to our family and friends too, who knows when the time will come to depart. Why not enjoy our life that is given to us.
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Absolutely, Lamal. We must enjoy people while they are still here to be with us.
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Yes absolutely true Robbie.
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Beautifully written
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Thank you, Bella
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Poignant and beautiful, Robbie. Well done.
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Thank you, BellaThank you, Mark.
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Sad topic, but good poem!
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Thanks Kim 😊
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So true Robbie, and beautifully said. Appreciating each and every moment with my loved ones.
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That is great to hear, Brigid.
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Robbie, thank you for the lovely poem and excellent advice!
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My pleasure, Charles.
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Wisdom concisely put in this poem, Robbie.
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Thank you, Jacqui.
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Such wisdom here – invest wisely in others while we still can
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Thank you, Yvette.
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Well put. It’s the right way to live, Robbie.
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Thank you, Barbara.
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Good advice, Robbie! In these days of the virus, too. Best wishes, Michael
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You are right, Michael. This virus has everyone in a panic. Stay well, my friend. Hugs.
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Thank you, Robbie! You too. Honestly i think its only a test, done by someone registering how fast a pandemia will happen. Take care of you and yours. In the worst case i will dig a deep hole (with online connection included). Much more time for reading. 😉 Michael
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A bright, to-the-point poem. May we celebrate the light of those with us. And believe that the light still shines in those who have gone.
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Thank you, Pam. I think that is for the best, all around.
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We surely never know anything about the future, but we can certainly enjoy people in the present. Great reminder.
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Thank you, Elizabeth, I am glad you enjoyed this.
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Well done, Robbie.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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So very true – well said, Robbie.
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Thank you, Teri.
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