Comment from Leineco

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss. . .sadly, as our own years pile up
we see more and more of our friends and loved ones
pass over :-( I'm glad to hear she had such a good long
run though :-)

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Hi friend, yes I often think of that with my wife's folks in their 80's and attending more funerals as the days go by. Thanks again.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Death has no specific date. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is very good imagery.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks Bro Charlie sadly I am not sure if Aunty ever came to a knowledge of salvation. She did attend a Billy Graham Crusade meeting here in Sydney same year Mum and I were both saved 1959. Be a nice surprise if we see her in Glory.

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

I am so sorry for you loss. So many people are losing loved ones lately. I lost 5 in three months. I told the funeral director at the last one that we were going to have to stop meeting like this. It was my attempt to whistle in the dark. It sounds like you are going through the same thing, and this beautiful poem is your way of whistling in the dark.

Well done, thank you for sharing,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks Sis. Not sure Aunty Lorna is with the Lord sadly but I won't mind the surprise if we see her in Glory. Funerals seem to happen in threes...suspicious I know but oh well.

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 24-Jan-2017

Too funny! Well, I had a sixth one counting a former student who passed away, but I didn't go to his funeral.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem and a reminder of how short life is. Live every moment of each day as if it is your last moment the best you can without regrets.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed reading it. I hope I see Aunty in Glory but not real sure.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Losing relatives and friends is disconcerting with a feeling of time being short, but whilst there is life there is a will to live it well, covering all options is a good way to go too! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks, Dolly, not sure we have met before. See ya round.

Comment from ProSongwriter

Excellent

Hi Geoff,

Diana and I are so sorry for the loss of your Aunty Lorna. The more pages we've turned on the calendar, the more frequently we receive this kind of news.

I will be 70 in March and I am, literally, the oldest living person in my family. All 4 grandparents and all aunts and uncles are now gone. I am the oldest sibling and the oldest of all cousins in the family. Thus, if anyone dies in my family, they will be younger than me.

Wishing you and your family peace and strength. God Bless,

Alan

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks mate. Sadly I don't believe we will see Aunty Lorna in glory. But always happy to be wrong.

reply by ProSongwriter on 24-Jan-2017

Sometimes being wrong isn't such a bad thing! Let's hope for it.

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

I am sorry for your loss but know God is delighting in another sheep in his fold. A good message to everyone. Get right and stay right.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks Sis unfortunatley I don't believe my Aunty was saved. I trust as the proceedings go forward hearts may be touched with their need.

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 24-Jan-2017

The Lord knows what is in our hearts whether we do or not

reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks Sis unfortunatley I don't believe my Aunty was saved. I trust as the proceedings go forward hearts may be touched with their need.

reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Yeah well if I get to see Aunty Lorna in Glory I will be most pleased. She was a good woman. But our goodness does not save us.

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Sankey, I am sorry for your loss of your dear Aunt Lorna. Your poem is right when you say "Get your heart right with God today."

In terms of structure, I feel a word is missing from "We will away." Perhaps, "We will go away." I do not know. You may want to work with that one line.

Thank you for sharing and instructing. Once again, I am sorry for your loss.

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 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks Sis cat the expression "We will away" is common.

reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks Sis cat the expression "We will away" is common.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

As we get older, losses become more frequent, reminding us of our mortality and the need to get our house in order. My condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

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 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks new friend. Appreciate you coming by.

reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017

Thanks new friend. Appreciate you coming by.