Paradise Dies Poem by M.J. Lemon

One dies when his aspirations and dreams are never realized even before his actual death! This painful reality we observe in others' life and confront in our own every day existence! Terse and deep write, dear friend!

2) The second time, in retirement, my hip had to be replaced. Thought for sure, I wouldn't be able to play again. Not only am I playing again, I feel better than ever. A CHANCE AT A 2ND LIFE! GLORY BE! ! !

I had thought that I would never be able to play tennis again. First time was when I had injured my back. I stopped playing because I thought I might not be able to walk again. After returning to playing, my back was healed.

MJ love it! ! ! ! ! ! !

Excellent dear.... well penned

The best Tanka ever written! Smooth, flowing from line to line like a waterfall from one ledge to another. Not one- I repeat, not one- -excess word. And while it is a highly logical and wise poem, it is full of anguish for our human condition and its temporary quality. I know I say this often about your work- -but truly this may be the best poem I have ever read of yours.... I say that knowing deep inside that your next poem will capture me and the next one after that... your fault though cuz you have a knack for writing magnificent poetry, my friend. 10 ++++++++++++ and another placement on my fav list [I'm beginning to think I should just tell PH to put all M.J.'s poetry on my fav list the moment it is posted] Extraordinary depth and emotion here.