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Dora's avatar

You are right… my aunt passed away on Friday from cancer. She had the rare grace of leaving this world at home, not in a hospital. Reading your words, it feels exactly like that — death walking close, quiet, almost gentle, taking her hand when the time came.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Sending peace, Dora. <3 <3

Dora's avatar

🤍

Rea de Miranda's avatar

It waits patiently, Dora. You said it beautifully. <3

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Dora, sorry to read this. My sincerest condolences. 🌺

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

It is not our time. Thank goodness 🙏

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank goodness, yes. <3

Rasmus Rosenkrantz's avatar

Incredible closing line, Rea! Emily Dickinson's poetry is eternal, much like death itself.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

That it is, Rasmus! Powerful poetry.

Thank you!

Jen Reich's avatar

I love Emily Dickinson and your inspired poem.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Very moving poem. Gentle and powerful at the same time.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie!

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

Wow, that’s a thought provoking piece of poetry. Thank you Rea.

Death completes the “circle of life” etc, etc.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

That it does, Mark. Thank you!

Chris Keller's avatar

“Echoes of lost souls

Trailing in our wake

Step by sacred step”. Sometimes I carry a piece, a line, a word. This I will carry with me into sleep.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

May sleep carry you tenderly, Chris.

Deer Girl's avatar

I love this.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Deer. <3

Love you!

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Molly! <3