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[sid] => 15751
[catid] => 1
[aid] => Mick
[title] => Say Farewell This Way
[time] => 2003-04-11 06:35:00
[hometext] => My thoughts, concerning my friends, who may feel obligated by our customary traditions, to sacrifice their time and finances to honor me.
[bodytext] => I don't plan to leave this world right away,
but I have some last wishes
I hope you'll remember someday.
Our customs change through cultures and time
and I've come to hope for things done this way.
These last wishes, I emplore of you;
don't take leave of your work day
or cut short the family holiday...
to sit at my funeral
or stand by my graveside
to show your respect for me...
Grieve for me whenever
and however you would,
for releasing your pain is good,
but, remember, please,...
your love for me cannot be proved
by gazing at my body of flesh that lays dead.
Let your tribute to me be during my life,...
you've meant so much to me,...
so, I'd be honored to be remembered
when you chat with friends over coffee or tea.
Think of me when you hear the breeze
as it whispers through the leaves of your tree.
Think of me in the sunshine and
in the song that you sing.
Think of me when the flowers bloom;
place one in your window for me.
Don't spend your hard-earned money
on a frivolous funeral array.
When you want to say
'Hello' or 'Good-bye,'
just stop by my grave
when you come my way,
or...
when you look into a babbling brook,...
or...
into the blue heavens
where light clouds are floating.
My grave does not require tending...
nor adorning of wreaths and sprays.
If you like,...
bring wild yellow sunflowers...
or some daisies you've picked by the way.
If you need to come there to see me...
for a place you can quietly pray,
rest on my stone over my body;
sort out your thoughts for the day.
Its no sin; its okay...
if you see me in body
as you think and you pray,...
but, please,...
don't worship that old flesh!...
Praise God! I'm not in it today!
If my life meant something to you,...
if I've helped you in any way,...
pass it on while your life you are living;
love a child,... touch a soul,...
give each day.
Whatever you've received from me,
you must give away.
My last wishes,... in love, I have given;
if you hear or not, I don't know.
I've planted the seeds.
By His grace through you,...
I pray,
what I've planted will continue to grow.
G.F.R. Coykendall, April 8, 2003
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Say Farewell This Way
Contributed by
Bizzy
on
Friday, 11th April 2003 @ 06:35:00 AM in AEST
Topic:
goodbyepoetry
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I don't plan to leave this world right away,
but I have some last wishes
I hope you'll remember someday.
Our customs change through cultures and time
and I've come to hope for things done this way.
These last wishes, I emplore of you;
don't take leave of your work day
or cut short the family holiday...
to sit at my funeral
or stand by my graveside
to show your respect for me...
Grieve for me whenever
and however you would,
for releasing your pain is good,
but, remember, please,...
your love for me cannot be proved
by gazing at my body of flesh that lays dead.
Let your tribute to me be during my life,...
you've meant so much to me,...
so, I'd be honored to be remembered
when you chat with friends over coffee or tea.
Think of me when you hear the breeze
as it whispers through the leaves of your tree.
Think of me in the sunshine and
in the song that you sing.
Think of me when the flowers bloom;
place one in your window for me.
Don't spend your hard-earned money
on a frivolous funeral array.
When you want to say
'Hello' or 'Good-bye,'
just stop by my grave
when you come my way,
or...
when you look into a babbling brook,...
or...
into the blue heavens
where light clouds are floating.
My grave does not require tending...
nor adorning of wreaths and sprays.
If you like,...
bring wild yellow sunflowers...
or some daisies you've picked by the way.
If you need to come there to see me...
for a place you can quietly pray,
rest on my stone over my body;
sort out your thoughts for the day.
Its no sin; its okay...
if you see me in body
as you think and you pray,...
but, please,...
don't worship that old flesh!...
Praise God! I'm not in it today!
If my life meant something to you,...
if I've helped you in any way,...
pass it on while your life you are living;
love a child,... touch a soul,...
give each day.
Whatever you've received from me,
you must give away.
My last wishes,... in love, I have given;
if you hear or not, I don't know.
I've planted the seeds.
By His grace through you,...
I pray,
what I've planted will continue to grow.
G.F.R. Coykendall, April 8, 2003
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Bizzy
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 11th April 2003 @ 09:04:50 AM AEST
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OMG. This touched me in so many ways.. It has a real "Do not stand at my grave and weep" feel to it. It is so beautiful.
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Friday, 11th April 2003 @ 02:43:58 PM AEST
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Thank you, Sleepless, for the very complimentary comment on Say Farewell This Way.
Poetry.com has been unavailable to me for a few days and I really missed the interaction with my poetic friends! This is a great site!
Bizzy 'Psalm 46:10' |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by venkat on
Saturday, 12th April 2003 @ 04:05:46 AM AEST
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| oh! God!..here to see a farewel poem from your pen is sad thing to me.. but .. it is a great write.. absolutely beautiful.. your deep spirituality as well as great concern towards others .. reflects.. and shines splendorously.. ..a wonderful poem. venkat |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Saturday, 12th April 2003 @ 06:52:18 PM AEST
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Hi! I'm not going yet..... as far as I know!!!
Thanks for your kind comments. Gloria |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by ladyfawn on
Monday, 14th April 2003 @ 03:50:27 PM AEST
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| an excellent, moving and touching poem beautifully written:) hugs nessa |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by venkat on
Wednesday, 16th April 2003 @ 06:05:06 AM AEST
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| Ha, that is nice.. venkat |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by wolfflow on
Sunday, 20th April 2003 @ 02:46:49 PM AEST
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| i dont know what to say, i cannot explain the affect this poem had upon me as i read it, truly the most moving and human poem i have yet to read on this site. |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Monday, 21st April 2003 @ 01:04:09 AM AEST
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Dear Wolfflow, I'm so glad to have moved you this way. I hold your comments in high regard.
Thank you. Friend Bizzy |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by LJ on
Thursday, 24th April 2003 @ 12:35:19 AM AEST
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This is absolutely beautiful. God has given you a gift and thank you for using it in an honoring way. Beautiful!
-LJ |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Thursday, 24th April 2003 @ 02:04:07 AM AEST
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| Thank you for reading my poem and for your kind compliment, LJ. |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by darkmind on
Sunday, 4th May 2003 @ 08:56:35 PM AEST
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| the feelings and emotions i have right now are so strong, this poem has touched me in the deepest way, |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Thursday, 8th May 2003 @ 06:46:11 PM AEST
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| Hi, nessa, Thank you so much for the nice comments. I'm so sorry for not thanking you sooner. It was an oversight. Please forgive me. Your friend, Bizzy |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Thursday, 8th May 2003 @ 06:53:32 PM AEST
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| Hello, darkmind, I'm so glad you read my poem! A poet's aim is to touch hearts. Thanks for letting me know that I touched your heart. God bless you with the desires of your heart. Your friend, Bizzy |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by daen14 on
Wednesday, 14th May 2003 @ 08:54:05 PM AEST
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| I really liked this piece. Death is not an end but a beginning to something new and I certainly dont want anyone standing around a body that no longer holds my soul and crying. |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Wednesday, 14th May 2003 @ 11:08:08 PM AEST
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| Hi, Daen14, So glad that you enjoyed my poem. Thanks for taking time to read and comment. Hope to hear from you again. Bizzy |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by DreamCatcher on
Wednesday, 18th June 2003 @ 01:06:14 AM AEST
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| Great poem, and a gret message too. It really comes through to me. You have a wonderful talent. |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by exiled on
Sunday, 29th June 2003 @ 02:57:12 AM AEST
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All I can really say is wow. This a very beautiful poem and it really touched me. Because, that is what I told someone the day I had my wreck. She rushed to the hospital and said things very similar to her. I hope this touches others and they realize that anything you do can change someones life. What you may say today that meant nothing to you may mean everything in the world to someone and change their perspective on everything. Thank you for sharing this great poem with us.
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Bizzy on
Sunday, 29th June 2003 @ 06:14:43 PM AEST
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Dear exiled, thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate the feedback. I do believe our poetic verses can benefit a few others in this world. I hope thats what happens with mine anyway. Probably, there won't be many that read poetry, but even just one is worth doing it. Primarily, its value has been to me from my Lord, then if it can ripple out to other souls, I'm glad.
May God continue blessing souls thru you.
Bizzy |
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Re: Say Farewell This Way
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by Jason_Robert_Britt on
Tuesday, 9th September 2003 @ 04:48:41 AM AEST
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| This was the most unselfish, loving, warm poem I have ever read. This is exactly what a true lover would say, and by lover, I mean someone who loves life and poeple unconditionally. I don't know where you are, who you are, or your age, but the wisdom here is eternal. Bless you. |
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