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If tomorrow starts without me,
pray
that I have begun that Eighth
and unending day,
with neither darkness,
nor sorrows;
no need for tomorrows,
for the light of Love
burns eternally.
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Randy Baker
Poet, author, essayist.
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* The Breakers Motel * 7 * Holding On * Til Death Do Us Part * The Fisherman
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Comments (11)
I love this poem so much. Such a lingeringly beautiful sentiment.
This is beautifully written. Well done.
Such a lovely poem! I love the cadence! Excellent piece!
My heart really appreciated this poem 🥹💜 and I really love how unique your take on this challenge is. Well done!!! 🙏🏻🌟
Very nice, positive take on the challenge ✅.
Ohhh, this is beautiful! Well done!
Wow, love the idea of the eighth day!!! This is genius and lovely of course😊
This is wonderful in all of it's elements, the rhythm, the diction, the message. I pray for that day too. Great take on the challenge!
Beautiful
I second Lana.
This is a sweet one!