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The Dead Know Nothing

Submitted by Depressed 1 on Tue, 2022-10-18 07:51

The dead know nothing, no nothing at all

The living have memories they can recall

The dead do not cry tears, nor do they smile

The living will only be here for a little while

The dead will be missed but will not miss

The living live their life in ignorant bliss

The dead know nothing of blind hate

The living live hate in a natural state

The dead will rest in peace; rest forever more

The living will go on in pain as they did before

Last few words: 
Sometimes I wonder which is better
Editing stage: 
Editing - polished draft
Content level: 
Not Explicit Content

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Rosewood Apothecary

Tue, 2022-10-18 16:24

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I’m not sure if it’s better in death. Like if there’s a “Heaven”? I certainly believe in nothing but like to think I’m open to any possibility. I definitely agree that there’s an awful lot of pain and suffering in life. There is a disconnection from joy that I speculate has a lot to do with the disconnection we’ve undergone from nature. It’s easy to forget, we ARE nature.

Well done as always,
Tim

Depressed 1

Wed, 2022-10-19 01:10

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Thanks Tim

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Geezer

Wed, 2022-10-19 14:40

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eager to find out if there is nothing behind the veil! I do know that there is joy and pleasure to be found on this side, and not sure at all if there is even another side! I guess I'm going to stick with what I know for sure. I don't see any point in leaving this world, for nothing. Anyway, I understand that it's all a guessing game. Maybe there is, maybe there isn't. You have written a good poem, and it brought me some pleasure in reading it and it gave me food for thought. I hope you find pleasure in the fact that I liked it. ~ Geezer.
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Depressed 1

Thu, 2022-10-20 01:10

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Thanks Geezer. I am glad you liked reading it.

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