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    A Matter of Life and Death
    A Matter of Life and Death
    A Matter of Life and Death
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    A Matter of Life and Death

    By Lol Owen

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    a series of poems covering life and death. the series on life covers real events from a childhood in the 60's through to the 80's along with some imagined events. the series on death is written from different perspectives but primarily that of the bereaved and is suitable for use in funeral services.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLol Owen
    Release dateOct 13, 2012
    ISBN9781301081677
    A Matter of Life and Death
    Author

    Lol Owen

    I'm a 47 year old male living in England. I work as a Independent Celebrant conducting funerals, wedding blessings and naming ceremonies for children. I started writing poetry to fill some gaps in the available poetry out there for use at funerals. It just spiralled from there to reflect on what has been, at times, an interesting life.

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      A Matter of Life and Death - Lol Owen

      A Matter of Life and Death

      by

      Lol Owen

      Smashwords Edition

      A Matter of Life and Death Copyright 2012 Lol Owen.

      Index

      Chapter 1—Of Life

      Have you seen Mary?

      His scent

      She came in through the backdoor

      The church hall door opens slowly

      Working the cooker

      Down the line

      Life with father

      Down the social

      Life’s journey

      The sky still has light

      Chapter 2—Of Death

      I wish

      Remember when we met?

      I tread the paths

      It was always just you

      It’s half past nine in the morning!

      Elusive dream

      An earthly pillow

      Oh, my child

      Seasons of our love

      Chapter 1—Of Life

      Have you seen Mary?

      Everyone calls her Mary,

      Her real name’s unknown,

      The lines in her face,

      Speak of the life she has known.

      Her hair is quite dirty,

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