Too Short

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Life, Death, Rilke

I heard this week of a great loss. No well known celebrity this man, but loved by many many people.

I had only met him once, but knew then of his light and joy and brains and loves. I am moved too because I love those who loved him.

We miss you, Edward.

Death

Before us great Death stands

Our fate held close within his quiet hands.

When with proud joy we lift Life’s red wine

To drink deep of the mystic shining cup

And ecstasy through all our being leaps—


Death bows his head and weeps.

-Rainer Maria Rilke

 

Look skyward, you may see the Eagle he has become...

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Fred Klein

Old news reels used to say "today death, as it must to all men, came to...

Submitted by RobertGiamboi on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 04:28

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Robert Giamboi

Don't hold grudges with people you love...you never know when they'll be taken away from you until you learn the hard way and then you've lost the chance to make amends

Submitted by SoniaSaleh on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 05:20

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Sonia Saleh

Cayce thank you for the lovely tribute to Edward. He thought of you as a glorious bright light.
Corey Bearak

Nice that someone can touch you with so little direct interaction. That can be a blog topic someone.

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