“Always loved,
Never forgotten,
Forever missed”
A memorial quote and
A great lie
“Out of sight,
Out of mind”
Would be more appropriate
I don’t need
Any Eulogy
Those who liked me
Know they did
Those who did not
Know it too
Don’t lie about me
After I am gone
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Author:
Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (
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Don't go running off anywhere soon Fred. We need ya here mate.
don't worry, d a, I don't intend to!
Oh, this sends quite a powerful message. Sometimes I think those sort of things are more for the comfort of those left behind than an actual reflection of the person who passed away. Well expressed nonetheless!
Mahalo Clara! You are right, it is more for those left behind, kind of talking behind your back. And I am sure we can find something good to say about even the worst person if we dig long enough.
You reminded me of what they will say at my eulogy, re: my singing: 'Goodbye, and good riddance; Now, silence is golden!' (heehee).
Thanks Orchie. No, no, what they will be saying is: "Thank God, now he is singing with the Angels".
Couldnt agree me. Chop my carcass up and feed it to the crows. Let people grieve in their own way if they want ill have none of that nonsense. No way. Not over my dead body.
Mahalo Saxon, like that last sentence in your comment!
Powerful message here Fred and one which makes lots of sense - - when no longer around let people make what they may of our life but may they not feel the need to expound a lie.
Mahalo Fay! Exactly!!!
Strong write and so true, mind you saying that I have recently written and said a eulogy for my loving wife who passed recently.
Andy
Mahalo Andy. First of all, my sincerest sympathy. A eulogy that comes from the heart about a loved person is completely different. I was more talking about the thoughtless words sprouted by people just because they think they need to say something. Like "He was a loving father" when all he did was drink and beat up his kids, etc.
Me too - like this a lot.
Mahalo Michael!
Kinda cruel but witty, and wit is remembered long after the truth is forgotten. Keep up the good work, mon général!
Merci mon ami! The truth can sometimes be cruel and you are right, we like to remember the good times and forget the bad ones. C'est la vie!
That’s the truth. Brutally honest, I love it.
Thank you for reading, M.E.M. , I guess since we lie when they are alive, we just keep on lying after they pass.
Yeh - but not yet mate - where the hell are you?
I am still around, just busy as heck. Haven't written anything in a long time, but hope to be back into writing again in a few weeks.
Thanks so much for asking!!!!
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