As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples

Neville

As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples

 

Whether one is rich or poor

   or somewhere in-between ..

For those, that do grow old

there is a mighty difference,

between those of us waiting

   and those of us wanting to die ..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 8th, 2024 01:05
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    Tue words Neville, I don't want to go yet but I know there will come that day and that is OK too.

    Andy

    • Neville



      I am write there with you sir and at your side .. thank goldenness for optimism & hope

    • orchidee

      A fine write N.

      • Neville



        Fine, is just as it say's on the tin .. and fine by me .. thank you Orchidee 🙂

      • jarcher54

        Oh my... at 70 I think I am way too young to understand this! Will I be this morose someday? (-:

        • Neville


          I doubt it .. just keep on hanging in there mate .. 🙂

        • Doggerel Dave

          Talking legislation here: Right to die? Dying with dignity.
          So for everyone reading/contributing – are you able to make the request?
          In New South Wales we now have the very limited right.
          Thanks for raising this issue Neville.

          • 2781

            A few Endone (what's in a name?), with a final drink could be pleasant

            • 2781

              then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

            • sorenbarrett

              Indeed there is Neville. Those with a purpose and those without at any age. Short but full of meaning this poem reminds one to keep busy while waiting.

              • Neville



                Never stop my friend ..

              • Cassie58

                Reminds me of my mum who told me on several occasions she wanted to die. Distressing to hear that , knowing there is nothing you can do to ease her mind . Your poem raises many issues Neville. Much to consider and ponder here. No easy answer.

                • Neville



                  Thank you for calling in on me Cassie .. always appreciated .. I hope you will consider placing some more of your work here very soon.

                  • Cassie58

                    As you have asked so nicely Neville, for you I will:)

                  • Jerry Reynolds

                    I wonder what I will be next sometimes. Is that waiting or wanting? Odds are I'll be Chinese or Indian. There are so many more of them than White Dudes.

                    • Neville



                      just as well can't see around the corner isn't it Jez ..

                      • Jerry Reynolds

                        Yep.

                      • orchidee

                        I ate a green cooking apple - urrghh - sour! Why did you not COOK it first, asks Fido? lol.

                      • MendedFences27

                        At 80 I look forward to an unlimited number of years ahead, and why not,
                        I don't get to choose when, so why not look forward to forever.
                        Your poem highlights the different perspectives of the aged. It's purely a numbers game. You will live until you die. Make the most of it. - Phil A

                        • Neville



                          ...................... sound advice Phil 😎👍

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Tremendous work. Powerful.

                          • Neville



                            Ta Tom .. N 🙂

                          • Tom Dylan

                            A fine write, Neville. A real thouht-provoking piece.

                            • Neville


                              Thank you Tom

                            • NafisaSB

                              this reminds me of my sister in law, whom we lost a few months back - she was in a coma, and none of us wanted to see her suffer, and yet the pain of losing her is still there - so can empathize..
                              yes one day, we will go too, so let's use the time in hand fruitfully

                              • Neville



                                I really do appreciate you trawling back to this oldie my friend .. thank you kindly .. I am also, sorry for your sad loss .. Neville

                                • NafisaSB

                                  thanks - coming to terms with it...
                                  have a good day



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