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Life Is A Secret

...agreeing with the Greek philosopher Heraclitus... When we die There awaits for us What we neither expect Nor can even imagine Life is a secret Death is no mystery Life's urge leads to death The enemy of life Is not death But indifference

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Date: 10/6/2024 10:53:00 AM
Wise words my friend.. but you have always been wise..
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/6/2024 1:42:00 PM
Heraclitus, maybe...not me. But thanks anyway, S O.
Date: 10/6/2024 12:15:00 AM
We're going to die? Oh no. I doubt I'll ever be ready.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/6/2024 10:08:00 AM
I don't suppose anyone ever is, Hilda. Thank you.
Date: 10/5/2024 11:55:00 PM
I have no bible quotes, only the praise of I enjoyed reading this poem!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/6/2024 10:08:00 AM
I like that better anyhow, Arthur. Many thanks.
Date: 10/5/2024 1:30:00 PM
nicely said, jim! i especially like "the enemy of life" line...
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/5/2024 2:12:00 PM
Thanks, Ilene. Heraclitus probably knew what he was talking about.

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