A Perfectly Reasonable Question

Neville

A Perfectly Reasonable Question

 

When I am no more and gone

Who will tend or mourn the space

I leave behind if anyone

?

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 20th, 2019 05:08
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments8

  • orchidee

    One said 'Live so as to be missed' (when you're gone, that is). I can't seem to find who said it originally. Maybe it was you - yes?!
    But - aww - why will they all tend the space when I'm gone? Cos they'll be rid of my singing. heehee.

    • Neville

      thank you for viewing this in such a kind light..... Neville

    • sylviasearcher

      Awww many i am sure.

      And a perfectly poised question too 🦋

      • Neville

        A nice thought... Cheers...

      • Fay Slimm.

        All those will who knew the effect another's life had upon their own welfare..... hope this answers that solemn question a little bit - - thanks for posing it on behalf of us all Nev.

        • Neville

          I have begun to consider such things recently.... as I imagine most might do every now and again.... Thank you Fay for your view...... N

        • dusk arising

          Question Neville "Will it need tending?" Mine won't that's for sure. Mourning? well i should think that depends upon who's the mournful type.

          Great compact piece throwing out questions which each 'type' of reader will receieve and respond to
          in their own 'typical' manner. Be interesting to see how that pans out here.
          Good one.

          • Neville

            thank you DA

          • Michael Edwards

            When I am dead and gone
            the space I occupy
            will with me be withdrawn.

            Great shorty Neville.

            • Neville

              Thank you kindly Michael..

            • SerenWise

              Plenty for sure. But a valid question nonetheless

              • Neville

                thank you ... N

              • Goldfinch60

                That space will be filled with your Spirit for the rest of us to honour and remember in awe.

                • Neville

                  Cheers & bloomin thanks my friend...

                • Suresh

                  The space you temporarily occupied will continue to be occupied, thus, be comforted, for it shall be always tended.
                  Since one only exists as memorialized by others, be comforted, for the memory of you shall such continue.
                  Therefore, the space n time that is you, is n will forever thus remain.

                  • Neville

                    thank you for such an encouraging response to the question raised here my friend... I must confess since being orphaned, I have begun to consider my own mortality and whereas I have no fear of dying or moving on... I like to think those I leave behind might have something positive to say about me...... N



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