just brilliant, I've never read a poem like this before and I don't think I'll ever read another like it - it's meaningful and maturely written, and touches a subject most people don't normally think about. you're on a roll Eric! :D ♥

I enjoyed this Eric, very thoughtful...I think something everyone ponders at some point.
This doesn't look at death with fear though, it's intelligent and humble. I also don't think we are remembered with words, but by how we made others feel, how we impacted their lives.
I have thought along these same lines, the only inscription I've ever found that I thought would be fitting, I found on a tombstone in a walled cemetery from the 1800's. It was a young woman's and it read simply "May your love always be a guiding light to heaven". It wasn't sorrowful, or remembering the past, but implied that she still loved them, that her love transcended even death, and that it would be a light to guide them when it was their time. This really makes the reader wonder as you, how will we be remembered. Well done.

Jill

...what a sweet thought. just the way i would want it too eric..

and i love that you think this way. it shows how compassionate you are about other pepole if you care enough to show them the real you.
This is a very heartfelt write. lets me see whats inside of you eric.
i like what i see.
xo
Linda

Deep & extraordinary.

LOVE how this was written.

Debs~

Eric,

Well, I will sure remember you with this poem of yours. :)
I admire how you're able to speak about death with such different approach and I specially love your outlook in this aspect.

Great write as always!!

Hugs!!

"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem."
David Carradine
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