All Things Must Pass Poem by Tan Pratonix

All Things Must Pass

Rating: 4.3


Alas, alas,
All things must pass,
The grave it is our goal;
And though we say a special mass
The bell will have to toll.

Life is like
A banquet where,
When one has had his fill,
Thanks his host for the sumptuous fare
And departs with goodwill.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Michael Walker 10 October 2016

What you write about death is very true, inevitable. There is a song by George Harrison with the same title as your poem, 'All Things Must Pass'. M. Walker.

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Amberlee Carter 09 February 2006

it's a good message, and possibly true of some cases of death. however, people who die in horrific ways, or suffer a great deal before the actual death, i don't suppose they have it in mind to say ' the grave is my goal' in fact, every death I've been witness to: Mother's, Father's, Sister's, Best Friend's, in every case wanted life. It was the living that on looking upon their suffering, said ' go now, the grave is better' but the dying never said such a thing. As I said, it's a wonderful idea to imagine that this is the perception people should have, but it's really not the way things are...one can always hope though.. Overall, I enjoyed the poem, I thought you did a wonderful job of writing it. Always, Amberlee

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Ross Campbell 07 February 2006

I know where you're coming from but it appears to be missing something, I have no idea what it is but Im certain something is missing

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Lawrence S. Pertillar 03 February 2006

Suggestion: (last line) And departs feeling full of goodwill OR And departs with goodwill feeling thrilled! Still a good one though, Tan. I like it very much! L

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