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could almost be the start of: could almost be the start of some good heavy metal lyrics

a wonderful and truly moving: a wonderful and truly moving piece

Thank you!! Not so much: Thank you!! Not so much poetry, but I write songs and play music. Much appreciated.

Easier said than done, for by: Easier said than done, for by chance we dissatisfy and tire ourselves with our own authenticity, seeking that idol of prose we've come to worship as 'properly performed verse'

powerful: powerful

Yes, I meant "near death: Yes, I meant "near death experience". I was moved, almost to tears, by your memories of your precious friend's passing. Wishing you comfort and peace. 

History repeats: Thank you. I know, I had been preparing since the dx. Hence my decision to write this poem. It is "funny" that even after more than 2 decades in that field, given the same advice countless times. Yet it comes to your own pets… Admittedly, despite all of that I was still not fully prepared. I also acknowledge the similarities of when my own mother passed from metastatic breast cancer, and how privileged I was to be holding both of them in my arms as they had their final breath. This weekend has been difficult, my muscle memory from the experience is causing a whole body flashbacks to feeling his body collapse and crumple in my arms, still proving to be such a pronounced visceral moment. I assume (despite how dangerous it is) that NDE means near death experience? I can completely understand those sensations and memorie. I can only hope that when it is my time, I will be blessed with such an experience.