3285. Final word © Bruce Goodman 2 August 2025

I think it would be awful to die suddenly, said Ernest. Without any warning. I would like a week or so – not too much suffering. It would give me time to say the things I would like to say to friends and relatives. Such as, thank you for walking life’s journey with me, or I wish you every good thing in life. Then when they bury me it would be such a sad occasion. He was lovely to the last. He said his heartfelt goodbyes with feeling and courage. A sad funeral, in my opinion, is the way funerals should be. None of this wear bright clothes stuff and dancing in the street, but more a lace-hankie-won’t-be-enough-to-dry-the-tears occasion. Naturally I’ve still got a while to go. I’m just hitting middle age. I should come up with a few profound things to say in the final week, such as “How will I know if I’m in Paradise or just visiting friends?” Yes! To die without warning would be horr Contact Author Back to Index Next Story Previous Story