Open the Door..I have Come

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Shiva in Meditation Pose 1

Open the Door..I have Come

 

YOU were here, with

All of us

YOU left for your abode

The day before yesterday, or

Millions of years back, and

Have been in your bliss

All for yourself

I imagine

There, is no sun, moon, stars or galaxies

YOU have perhaps forgotten

Have left here your idols, to see

My father, grandpa, granny, friends and ancestors

Have all left

Have you kept them there?

Have given them a throne

All your Messengers, Saints, Sages, Sufis, Vachanakars and Vedantins

Spake & sung to your glory

The great Scriptures proclaim

That I am ONE and in me

Are all souls, all creatures and living things

For they know not

Death is so near

Suffering no end

Shall again enter into darkness & shall again reborn

My mother, my beloved, my kith & kin & all on this planet

They are all with me to enter our abode

                                              Open the door..I have come                                             

 

Door To Heaven Image 4 

                                         

Door To Heaven Image 1

Door to Heaven 4

Door To Heaven Image 3

Door To Heaven Image 2

Jesus welcoming

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76 thoughts on “Open the Door..I have Come”

    patriciaruthsusan said:
    March 16, 2016 at 10:45 am

    A lovely description of joining loved ones in the afterlife, Shiva. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 19, 2016 at 6:32 am

      Thanks so much Maam for the appreciation.
      I feel if you can explore a few more things that is said, it could justify the post.
      Shiva

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    Erika Kind said:
    March 16, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    Beautiful poem, Shiva! Death is not the end of life it is a part of it.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 19, 2016 at 6:27 am

      That part of it has to end.
      The subject tackles that.
      It has to say still more, if you can explore….
      Thanks for the appreciation.
      Shiva

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    dbkerr said:
    March 16, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Pictures and your lovely, melodic poetry are precious. Thank you

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 19, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Your saying so has made it more precious.
      Thanks Maam!
      Shiva

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    Deb said:
    March 16, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    Wow Shiva this is amazing! Sorry I made you wait all day to respond but I wanted to be able to really absorb it and re-read it a number of times. I love it…the pictures are perfection! You have such depth, what a beautiful soul you are and how you express life and death, is incredible. This is simply beautiful!
    Deb!
    xo

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 19, 2016 at 6:47 am

      I did wait that day for your esteemed comment.
      It was as usual short and sweet.
      I thought your comment to be an elaborate one. I also feel you restricted it not to elaborate and made it of such sweetness of appreciation.
      This subject is a delicate one and calls for controversies also.
      It may be half understood or misunderstood.
      I am very happy you could go into its depth.
      I was busy in the past two days and hence the delay in the reply.
      Shiva
      xo

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        Deb said:
        March 19, 2016 at 12:18 pm

        I have no fear of death at all, in fact I look forward to it, because I believe that you go to a place full of peace, love, bliss, joy, kindness…Nirvana! Who would not look forward to that?
        I know what it means to be busy…my life has been busier than usual for a little over a year now….I’ll be happy when it becomes less busy!
        Have a happy Saturday…
        Deb!
        xo

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    Deb said:
    March 18, 2016 at 1:54 am

    All of these pictures are incredible! I could sit and stare at them for a very long time and get lost in them…with different thoughts floating around in my head. They project so much to think about!! We are all a part of each other…in me is you and in you is me…we all share a part of each other, so I am you and you are me! One day we will meet Shiva…it may be on that stairway!! I look forward to it!
    Deb!!
    xo

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 27, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Deb!
      I was thinking of editing this Post and the moment has now come. Looking to the comments that are coming on the post, I thought it as much to add three more words -“shall again reborn” as it shall justify what I really want to convey. Let it not be fully understood but it should not be misunderstood.
      Ha!! Ha!! It made me remember the story of the “Pied Piper” what we had heard during our childhood, I think you may also have come across that story. He takes away all the rats of the town and when he is not paid as per the promise he takes away all the children to the mountain valley. You may ask how it shall relate to this post; when in me are all and when I say I have come with all, it shall mean I have brought everybody with me rather emptying the whole planet. Ha! Ha!!
      Today is Ester, what a fine day as you say- “Jesus rose from the dead so that we may all live forever after we die”. This is what I also mean in my Post’s words- “they are all with me to enter our abode”. I am really very happy that the thoughts and our acts coincide with Ester.
      I have added few more pictures just to justify that. They also tell about Ester. If you have time go through other comments.
      Wishing you Happy Ester.
      Let your comment come on the day.
      Shiva
      🙂

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        Deb said:
        March 27, 2016 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you Shiva!! Happy Holi!!
        I’m going to visit my family today but when I come back tonight I will come visit and review the comments. I have heard of the Pied Piper, interesting that that is a universal story.
        Yes I love how Easter coincides with your poem, very poetic!! 😉
        Deb!
        xo

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    Shiva Malekopmath responded:
    March 19, 2016 at 7:22 am

    Dear Deb Madam!
    This was the reason why I had told you to read at least thrice.
    I wanted you to grab the in depth of it and understand certain things. As for me, I have derived the knowledge and understanding; by time and again and that is what I have shared. It is not an ordinary thought to be displayed as certain spiritual dictums are to be adhered.
    It gives me so much satisfaction when you say of the pictures as I would have spent sometimes hours or days to select and those would be among few thousands or hundreds that I would finalise one or two of them in the search. Thanks to Google, Pinterest and Tumblr for their support and for throwing them in the net for all of us. It also gives the opportunity to whosoever has developed them; my sincere thanks to them too. Your deep thought vibrations are reaching me and I love it.
    Wonderful Deb! you have really understood what I meant to say. What the great have said too.
    We definitely shall meet over there but before that we shall meet here in person, I have to exchange few things and as I told you about the novels. You shall be happy to know about them.
    Off from work makes you so happy. Kudos to the week ends.
    Hugs!
    Shiva

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      Deb said:
      March 19, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      I did not see this comment, thank you for pointing it out to me. Yes off from work makes me very, very happy! So much more at peace. I’m not sure if you saw what I wrote up above regarding death and not being afraid to die, but in fact looking forward to the glory that it will be. Yes there are thousands of pictures to choose from and you have done a tremendous job at selecting the perfect ones for your posts. You do spend hours looking at them, I know I do.
      I open my mind to spiritual learnings, I love to expand my knowledge about the soul, and being, and the other world. I feel your vibrations too and feel that you are very spiritual, a sage in fact, and that you feel things deeply and then put those feelings into words in the most wonderful way!!
      Enjoy listening to that book.. by the way, the YouTube shows the length of play time as 4 and 1/2 hours, in fact it’s 3 and 1/2 hours, don’t know why it lingers for another hour, there is nothing to hear.
      Anyways, I look forward to your comments on it after you hear it!!
      Deb
      xo

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        Shiva Malekopmath responded:
        March 19, 2016 at 7:20 pm

        Deb
        I have gone through that comment of yours .
        Nirvana is another tag I had left.
        I shall be back with that for you tomorrow.
        Ok
        Good night!
        Shiva

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          Deb said:
          March 19, 2016 at 7:22 pm

          Ok
          Good night!!
          Deb!

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    The TeeKay Take said:
    March 19, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    That Shiva pic is SO divine! I loved your lovely insight on afterlife too! Keep up the Good work!

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    Phoenix...o9 said:
    March 20, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Shiva your poem is beautiful and the post has beautiful images..
    😉👍👌

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    M.R.Maheshwaran said:
    March 20, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Am unable to understand U , How come You become a great poet, a laureate,a marvelous public figure.Am not able to cope up with U Sir.
    Please do not mistake me every TWITTER from U is always THOUGHT PROVOKING. , unfort6unately I do not find such a long time.There by am not able to answer.
    Request U Sir Kindly Excuse me Please.

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    M.R.Maheshwaran said:
    March 20, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Though U Request to OPEN THE DOOR to go inside. We Pray God Not to open and Keep it Close for Ever , because U are to turn out many Innumerable Works Just Like Ocean pending, till then Completed we pray to Keep it CLOSE Sir.

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    EttaD said:
    March 21, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    This is a lovely piece and the photos are indeed enthralling. You always find such beautiful photos for your poetry.

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    cindy knoke said:
    March 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    How perfectly lovely Shiva and beautiful images too. Be well my friend~

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 27, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Thanks for this comment, Cindy!
      Today being Ester I have edited one line and added few more pictures to this post, hope you shall enjoy.
      Happy Ester day to You.
      Shiva

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    penneyvanderbilt said:
    March 22, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.

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    Nena said:
    March 23, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Powerful, dear friend!
    BTW, my blog should now be a bit more user-friendly and the following is my latest post:
    http://www.younfolded.com/2016/03/20/younfolded-temporary-maintenance/
    Thank you always for your support!

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    joyindestructible said:
    March 25, 2016 at 5:17 am

    Hi Shiva, I’m not going to pretend I understand everything in your poem because I don’t you know…I am so far west I’m almost east but not quite.:0) I do understand the hope to be reunited with loved ones in a better place free of pain and death. I don’t think that desire knows east or west. God bless and keep you, Shiva.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 25, 2016 at 6:16 am

      Pam!
      I shall revert back to you.
      As I am on a small trip of sales promotion.
      Thanks
      Shiva
      ☺

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 27, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Pam!
      Today is Ester and I wish you the best what Jesus can give You.
      I have edited this post in one line and have added three words ‘and again shall reborn’ and some pictures too, that shall suit to Ester and my poem.
      You are correct East or West it doesn’t matter, but you are so near to me, especially to my Heart.
      Thanks,
      Shiva
      🙂

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        joyindestructible said:
        March 27, 2016 at 2:50 pm

        It’s a lovely poem and yes, we are all basically the same. The ‘not understanding’ was a finger pointing at myself for not knowing more about Eastern traditions. Resurrection Sunday is a good day to contemplate a reunion with those we love in a better world. I am thankful that Jesus made that same resurrection power available to all. I find I need it every day. God bless and keep you always, Shiva.

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    bethbyrnes said:
    March 25, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Beautiful ideas and stunning pictures. Wow! One thing I loved and love about India (I spent a summer in Bombay) is the beautiful, vividness of everything, from the textiles to the spices to the music to the aromas. This post reflects that celebration of life.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 27, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Beth!
      Happy Ester!
      Thanks for this beautiful comment.
      You were in India for a whole summer that’s so fine and you know of India of its so many things and you say this poem reflects those, I do not understand how, but your angle of praising I liked.
      I have added three more words to this ‘once again shall reborn’ and some pictures suitable to Ester and the poem.
      Thanks again,
      Shiva

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    JoHanna Massey said:
    March 26, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Your poetry has so many layers to it, each demonstrating your love of family and life. Many lives. Beautiful.
    The artwork is simply spectacular. Thank you.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 27, 2016 at 11:26 am

      JoHanna!
      Thanks so much for the befitting comment, I appreciate it.
      If you can read it once or twice again You may catch what I really want to say.
      Today is Ester I wish you on that.
      I have added few more pictures and three words, you may read it once more if you find time.
      Shiva

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    jacquelineobyikocha said:
    March 27, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Very captivating images and beautiful words too 🙂

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    swamiyesudas said:
    March 29, 2016 at 6:14 am

    Kudos and Thanks, my Dear Shiva, on Sharing Your Experiences with the One, through this good poem.

    Yes, He/She can remains there in Bliss, yet comes to Visit Us, to BE with Us.

    We may be SURE Our Dear ones are Safe with Him/Her, and HAPPY!

    For that is Why He/She comes, to take Us to Himself/Herself, to Be Happy Forever!

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    Deb said:
    March 30, 2016 at 12:54 am

    I love them all, the one with the blocks going up to Heaven I find drawn too. But they are all quite beautiful and humbling! 🙂

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    rosemawrites said:
    March 31, 2016 at 8:48 am

    This beautiful poem almost moved me to tears. Dealing with death has never been this calming, Shiva.

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    Melinda Kucsera said:
    March 31, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Lovely poem, “Open the Door I have come” Indeed and you came in grand style.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      March 31, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      My Dear!
      Were you at the other end.
      Haha
      Do not take it serious as we are both still here.
      Thanks for the comment.
      Shiva

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        Melinda Kucsera said:
        March 31, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        You’re welcome 🙂

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          Shiva Malekopmath responded:
          March 31, 2016 at 4:51 pm

          Melinda!
          Are you online come you may chat now as you wanted.
          I shall go to sleep in a few minutes.
          The world is round, you shall also in a few hours.
          My best wishes to you.
          Shiva

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    johannisthinking@wordpresss.com said:
    April 7, 2016 at 1:08 am

    Very beautiful…a Happy God!

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      April 7, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Thanks for all that.
      Your visit to my blog has made my day.
      Please keep coming shall have more exchange of thoughts and friendship.
      Love to YOU.
      Shiva

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    reocochran said:
    April 7, 2016 at 3:20 am

    I enjoyed the art and poetic thoughts. Lovely sense of Hope and love.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      April 7, 2016 at 8:35 am

      This comment is encouraging and shall boost me to make my posts better and better.
      Keep coming Ya!
      Love to YOU,
      Shiva

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    Heartafire said:
    April 8, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    I did visit this prior to today and find it beautifully written but I do not relate to the message as I am not involved in organized religion and reject religious teachings.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      April 8, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      That was so frank enough.
      But I do not feel it is something organised.
      May be its your opinion.

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        Heartafire said:
        April 8, 2016 at 5:53 pm

        I hope you did not find my reply offensive, everyone is free to their beliefs, at least here. Spirituality is a very personal thing, one must find it inside not be shown the way. ❤

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          Shiva Malekopmath responded:
          April 8, 2016 at 6:08 pm

          It is the inside that comes out.
          If its so much personalized then what meaning does sharing and caring be of or matter.
          I am not offended at all.
          🙂

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    Nisthur Anadi said:
    April 9, 2016 at 3:05 am

    Beautiful

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      May 18, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Nisthur!
      Thanks for appreciating and sharing your thoughts.
      Have you written and posted anything new.
      Shall pass by in the day to come.
      Regards,
      Shiva

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        Nisthur Anadi said:
        May 18, 2016 at 8:54 am

        Thanks for your inclination to read my posts , no i have not written any thing new as such.

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          Shiva Malekopmath responded:
          May 18, 2016 at 8:57 am

          If you have the time you may go through some of my latest quotes and short poems.

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            Nisthur Anadi said:
            May 19, 2016 at 12:28 pm

            Sure !

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    Carl D'Agostino said:
    May 18, 2016 at 2:13 am

    Yes, Jesus opens the door and invites us into his kingdom.

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      May 18, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Dear Carl!
      We all should look forward to that. Thanks so much for the visit and sharing your opinion.
      Regards,
      Shiva

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    daramemon said:
    June 3, 2016 at 3:28 am

    When our creator calls us we have to go till then no one can let us go

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      June 3, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Dara!
      When our creator calls we have to go.
      This everyone knows.
      But the depth of the lines is something else.
      I feel you read it more number of times, there is implied meaning in it. I do not say that it cannot be understood but the thought process shall yield. Please do not mistake.You have to take it in a very broad sense.
      The study of spiritual verses and knowledge may help.
      The discussion shall prolong, enough for now.
      More so when we meet again.
      Thanks so much!
      Shiva

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    October 7, 2016 at 8:46 am

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    Meenakshi Sethi said:
    January 28, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    That’s such a beautiful thought evoking and expressing spirituality in it’s pure light.

    That’s what I meant to express in my poem. You expressed it effortlessly to the perfection. 🙏

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      January 28, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Meenakshi I thought as much, that your thoughts and expressions do match in this post.
      That is the reason I recommended you to this post.
      Thanks for reading and giving your valuable comment.

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        Meenakshi Sethi said:
        January 28, 2018 at 11:04 pm

        I guess I need to read all the older posts of your blog first. Will do so in free time.
        Thank you Shiva!

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          Shiva Malekopmath responded:
          January 28, 2018 at 11:55 pm

          Oh that’s fine.
          I will be overwhelmed.
          I think we shall have nice discussions in the days to come.
          Thanks Meenakshi!
          Good Morning!

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    Shiva Malekopmath responded:
    January 28, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    Oh that’s fine. I will be overwhelmed. Buy free time.
    I think we shall have a nice discussion in the days to come. Thanks Meenakshi!
    Good Morning!

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    ashok hiremath said:
    April 12, 2020 at 9:37 am

    Beautiful. Takes the fear away from death and makes it seem like a part of an endless journey 😊🙏

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      Shiva Malekopmath responded:
      April 12, 2020 at 9:45 am

      Thanks Bro
      That journey when it ends when we enter the abode.
      Isn’t spirituality tells about liberation.
      🙏🌹

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    Hema Subramaniam said:
    September 12, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    Goodness Shiva,
    You are not an ordinary mortal. Your words r so strong n divine. I had to re read it again which I normally don’t do.
    To be truthful, I have been skeptical n a bit scared of death… in the sense , I would be happier if I can fulfill all my commitments .
    Your poetic words have so beautifully described Life After Death.
    It brought peace to my heart.
    Never have I felt Death to be so calm n soothing.
    Thank you Shiva.
    Feeling So much better now!

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You have come all the way , May be crossing Seven Oceans , Mountains and Forests, would you not want to say something instead of going Bare Handed.........