Immortalized
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The hooded specter of death has no call
For immortality is found in the black stains
Scrawled upon a future where nothing dies
A repost to all that ever was in lampblack
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The feather flies its fleeting in dance above
And nails bear the weight of wisdom writ
Legacy forbade the want for its banishing
And the echoes it speaks, ring in ears yet unborn
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The weathered and tattered years lie bound
A life that ne’er sees a final resting place
A million moons may smile and beam
Yet still there be breath to spill out the words
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We laugh in the face of death, we own forever
For we have been written down, long penned
Language graced with our very souls immortal
Press our permanence into the world beyond
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
“We laugh in the face of death, we own forever, for we have been written down…” Brilliant! A lovely work indeed my friend!
Thank you, brother!
You are very welcome my brother!
a writer’s legacy – wonderful
Thank you, Beth!
well said, Brad. our words can live forever. for better or for worse…
Thanks, Jim!
Just so beautifully penned Brad. I like to imagine someone in a store picking up a book with a poem of mine in it and going, “Wow, this is beautiful, I wonder what made her write this piece?” I have left my unpublished work to my daughter in my will. I know she would start her own publishing company, to keep my work out there. It is not difficult or expensive to have your own publishing company. Our feelings will live on those pages for which we write. She is proud of her mother’s work like your sister is so proud of yours. Sending lots of love and appreciation for your friendship, support, and your gorgeous poetry. Love ❤️ Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins! I can only imagine how very proud she is of you and for more than your beautiful words!
What a very kind thing to say Brad. That means the world to me. I sure am proud of her. Thank you dear friend. ❤️🤗🎄🥰🦋🎄✝️✝️
Our words and thoughts should be passed on. My son rarely sees my blog posts, and I recently began printing them off so that I’ll still be able to communicate with him after I fly the coop.
That is a smart move, Pete! Having hard copies of your work around means we can’t lose you to the digital world when you move on. I think that will mean a lot to your son. Happiest of holidays, my dear friend!