It will come to us all,
One day our body will fail
And death will happen.
Yes it is sad,
But!
Death is that state which exists,
Exists in the memory of others.
So death is not the end,
Death is the memory of you,
The good memories of you
Kept by those who are left behind.
“Death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others which is why it is not an end. No goodbyes, just good memories.” Tasha Yar – Star Trek the Next Generation, Series 1, Episode 22 ‘ The Skin of Evil’
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Yes I admit it! I am a Trekkie! I have all the series and all the films. I am re watching "The Next Generation" and I came across this speech by Tasha Yar that she had left to be said after she had died.
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A fine write Gold. Yes, happy memories are left .Though I don't know if I agree with it all. I mean, we all do physically die at some point - if it's a release from illness; or tragic accident; or natural old age; or whatever cause.
Yes the body dies but true friends do remember the happy times. I certainly remember the great times I had with my dad, he is always with me.
I would hate death to be meaning 'not really dead', or to be some sort of suspended animation, especially in view of my organ donation poem.
Death brings forth a sadness in those who new the newly passed with thoughts of both the suffering and the loving kindness which once occupied the shell before them.
In reality, the memory of one's life and living is within the living persons ability to generate worthy thought.
That sadness is initial but time allows those who live to remember the good times with those who have passed.
I fear Star Wars far more than I fear my own death...
its the loosing of others I find more difficult to deal adaptively with.... nice one tho regardless Goldie.... N
I can understand your feelings Neville, some do find it hard to accept than others.
true enough my friend..
This is a wonderful perspective to take on death. I like the idea of that... Death is the memory of you. Living on in people's minds. Rather comforting.
CLARA X
Thank you Clara, yes I too like that idea.
When I had my near death experience late last year I felt as if I was floating on clouds without any cares. When I was resuscitated I recalled the experience as a being something of extreme peace and ever since the idea of death doesn't phase me one bit.
In my search for answers, I recently concluded:
The only way to answer how we account for our deeds, is thru continuation in the form of incarnations. As our physical state changes, it is not what incarnates, so the continuing entity has to be the soul, which I have concluded to be "our aura". The aura that envelops us through our life, absorbing the essence of our deeds, and then carries them onto an incarnated form. Actual death happens when the aura is no longer associated with its host body.
Your experience of extreme peace, was your visualization of your aura, and I'm glad to note that it is still your companion.
Having that type of experience is so uplifting Michael, I too have had that kind of happening. Back in 2007 I was told if I didn't have an operation within my head I would die. I had that operation! That gave me a new view of life in that I have been given another chance so life is good and my belief that My Spirit will never die.
We only exist as perceived by others, in real time when alive and in memories afterwards.
Both life and afterlife are continuation in the sequence of existence, separated by pauses, we call death.
Very true Suresh.
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