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In reply to the discussion: The transient breathtaking beauty of spring prods me to acknowledge that my life is in its [View all]femmedem
(8,417 posts)20. Reminds me of a poem I hadn't thought of in decades:
A snip from "In Terror of Hospital Bills" by James Wright
Oh moon, sow leaves on my hands,
On my seared face, oh I love you.
My throat is open, insane,
Tempting pneumonia.
But my life was never so precious
To me as now.
Full poem here: https://nbr.tumblr.com/post/204769309/in-terror-of-hospital-bills-by-james-wright
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Atticus
Apr 2021
OP
I've just learned to quit worrying about "it" because it doesn't do me any good, never did."
rickyhall
Apr 2021
#4
As a Buddhist, I'm open to the possibility that my mind will reincarnate into another human life
vlyons
Apr 2021
#6
I didn't know that. What an interestingly kind and loving thought. nt..
Laura PourMeADrink
Apr 2021
#32
Wise words Atticus. Savoring this moment...smelling the roses...living in the present, the
c-rational
Apr 2021
#12
Not only has the past year brought that home to me, a couple of nights ago, it was hammered into me.
BobTheSubgenius
Apr 2021
#28