Where do I see myself before I die
I know not, I list not
The thought of death does not make me cry
I care not, I fret not!
I know not, I list not
What future holds for me
I care not, I fret not
’bout things beyond me!
What future holds for me
Will unfold day by day
Thinking ’bout things beyond me
I spoil not my today!
What will unfold day by day
I’d rather it be a surprise
I will spoil not my today
’tis best not to crib nor criticize.
I’d rather tomorrow be full of surprise
I try my best to neither hurt nor harm
’tis best not to crib nor criticize
My mantra is to chill and be calm.
I try my best to neither hurt nor harm
The thought of death does not make me cry
My mantra is to chill and be calm
I see myself being me before I die.
What do you see # 120 February 7, 2022
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I love the last line.
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Thanks, Reena. 😊
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Love your poem, and thoughts behind it. Live for today, fret not for tomorrow. Wonderful! Thanks for joining in my friend
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Glad you enjoyed it. Covid has taught to seize the day! Thanks for the wonderful prompt. Always a pleasure. 😊
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It was a pleasure. Yes, Covid has taught us new norms.
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I love this too, Punam! A brilliant pantoum and a brilliant message. I want to hang this on my wall 🙂
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Aww, Chris! Thank you so much. You made my day. ❤️😊
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That makes me happy too! 🙂
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Amazing 💚
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Thank you! 💙
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Most welcome 😊
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Absolutely a beautiful mantra to follow in life. Well said Punam 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Radhika. 😊
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Oh, excellent, Punam! I am with you on this, 💯❤️
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So glad, Ingrid! ❤️
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Amazing! The repeating lines gave this a musical quality 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Veera! Glad you enjoyed it. It is a pantoum. 😊
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Oh nice to know that! I’ll try it out sometime…
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Yes, you must. 👍🏼
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Punam this one is brilliant! I love the pantoum and this one is exceptional!
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Thanks so much, Val! Delighted you liked it.
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Chill and calm, I’m going to repeat it 🙂
So well written Punam and the message is so beautifully expressed.
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So happy that is your takeaway, Parikhit. When I am harried, I repeat it a few times and sanity prevails. 🙂
Thanks a lot.
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It is a good mantra to love by! 🙂
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🙏🏼
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Oh, yes Punam..chill and be calm…💛🙏💫this is so brilliant ..
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Thanks so much, Mich! 😊🙏🏼
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Brilliant poem on death, Punam and yes it is nice to die without any implications and depart with love and happiness.
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Thanks a lot, Kamal. Yes, indeed. 🙏🏼
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Welcome dear Punam 🙏🏼
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This one is exceptionally outstanding my friend. I love the tone and mood and the positive message. Wonderful! 💕🌟🌟💕
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Delighted that you liked it, Lamittan. Thanks so much, my friend. 😊❤️
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Yes I did. You’re most welcome, my friend.
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a beautiful mantra to live by Punam.. sometimes easier said than done. especially if your my mother or father.. they let me know.. hahahah💖💖
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Hahaha, indeed! Thanks so much, Cindy. ❤️🌷
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🤣🤣 pleasure💖 always 🌷
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I loved this positively grounding poem dear Punam – I will not spoil my today, live in absolute wonderment and curiosity fo reach tomorrow as it comes – this is the message I take away and agree with 🙂
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Pragalbha, I feel honoured that you agree with this. So many times we forget to enjoy our today worrying about our tomorrow. Always grateful for your appreciation, dear. ❤️
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😊❤️🌷
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The most beautiful thing that life offers us, is the element of surprise! Beautifully written
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So it is, Arnav! Thank you for your insightful comment. 😊
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What a beautiful poem about being present to what is, just now. Gorgeous lines, Punam. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Jeff. We often forget to live in the present. ❤️
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Wowza, great poem (of course)–and I so wish I had your “chill” attitude, calm and collected. I’m making strides though–progress preferred to perfectionism! 🙂 ❤
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Oh, I love “progress preferred to perfectionism”! 😍
Thank you! I think you are chilled enough. ❤️
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Thank you, Punam–you’ve got me chuckling early in my day…I’m “chilled enough”, hilarious!💖
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Are you making fun of me!! 🤔😉
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Oh Punam, is that how it sounded?? I would never do that–I’d only laugh WITH YOU! 💖💕💝
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Lol Z! You can sure tease me and of course laugh at me and with me. ❤️❤️😊
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Oh good, as long as we’re laughing with LOVE, it’s all good!💖
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Right, this is the mantra of living life these days. Truely enjoyed. Wonderful pantoum, dear Poonam ❤️
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I am glad you agree. Thanks so much, dear Jane. ❤️
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You are welcome dear Poonam! ❤️
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Gratitude. 🙏🏼
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such powerful wisdom in this one sis … particularly love that last stanza!
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I knew it would resonate with you. Thanks, sis. 🙂
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pleasure sis!
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What a sweet take on the prompt.
Chilled and calm is a lovely mantra to live and die by.
https://natashamusing.com/2022/02/before-i-die-whatdoyousee-fiction/
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Thanks a lot, Natasha.
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What will be, will be! I don’t know what surprises are in store from one day to the next nor would I wish to!
Here’s mine!
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Absolutely, Keith! I am in total agreement.
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What a wonderful message, great job!
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Thanks a lot, Mason. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome.
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Great poem. I loved the positive message on what could be a very dark subject. What form of poetry is this with the line repetition? Very clever. KL ❤
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Thanks a lot, KL. I am happy you liked it. ❤️
This is a pantoum. 🙂
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I wrote a poem once, Before I die.
We all have our bucket lists, don’t we?
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Oh, we all do! We keep hoping we will tick off every item. But either the list keeps getting longer or we lose interest in some of those.
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I guess so.
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❤💕..
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