Ben Reads Poetry
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Tuesday 27 January 2026 23:44:33 GMT
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MMNZ :
I copied the following from TikTok awhile ago. This is what I would like read when I die: Grief is like glitter. In the beginning, it's everywhere… On your hands, in your hair, scattered across every corner of your life. You try to clean it up, to restore some sense of order. And for a while, it seems like you've succeeded. But then, one day, you move a sofa or open a forgotten drawer, and there it is again. A tiny sparkle that catches the light and reminds you of what you lost. “It doesn't go away completely. It settles, becomes quieter, less overwhelming. You learn to live with it, to carry it gently. And years later, when you find a bit of that glitter tucked behind a shelf, you might smile. Maybe even laugh. Because it reminds you of love, of connection, of someone who mattered deeply. Eventually, something will catch your eye, a photo, a favorite song, a familiar scent, and instead of pain, you'll feel warmth. That's the quiet truth about grief. It stays with you, but it changes. It becomes a part of your story, a soft echo of the love that never really left.
2026-03-13 00:07:46
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Carolyn Seward :
I feel like this is something my son would be saying to me. He’s been gone four years now. Think of him every day all day and I do sing, thinking of him.
2026-01-28 13:25:38
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Andrew3745 :
Joyce Grenfell was a great actress, as well as a warm human being. Loved her appearances in '50s and '60s comedies and guest spots on BBCs 'Face The Music' in the '70s 🥰
2026-01-28 14:00:49
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PatsyG :
I put this on my husband's order of service last year xx ❤
2026-01-28 20:43:56
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Arnie :
I will weep. Because this is my love call to you. But, yes, I will continue to honour you by living as best I can. ❤️
2026-01-28 01:13:20
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Baz :
Beautiful words.
2026-01-29 10:40:54
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sparkliemags :
Loved this woman she was so clever 🙏🥰
2026-03-13 23:39:59
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Stevie T 💃 :
Absolutely brilliant actress 🇬🇧
2026-01-29 00:09:14
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lainie145 :
Love this ❤️
2026-01-29 20:11:53
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stuartchristophermorrison :
always ongoing and Joyce and was lovely
2026-03-27 18:20:54
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andegg :
Beautiful ♥️
2026-02-01 01:28:37
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Nelly Ley :
beautiful
2026-02-07 00:42:15
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deedee :
so beautiful. and your voice!! 💖💖💖
2026-01-28 10:29:02
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retlod :
Poetry is a ! Of life
2026-01-30 02:51:44
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blackwoodjane :
I love this
2026-01-31 00:02:12
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user9480894593360 :
Lovely❤
2026-01-30 20:26:53
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jollyKmcd :
Thank you
2026-02-03 21:51:49
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Doglover :
beautiful
2026-01-28 14:13:40
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Maggie :
Wonderful lady.💕🙏
2026-01-31 17:23:27
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jaynemaureen :
🥰🥰Beautiful 🥰
2026-01-28 08:43:40
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magnuscarlson :
I want loads of flowers, Anglican service, restaurant lunch with wine after service, inscription on marble please - just like my Mother! ❤️🙏🌈🦄🎉
2026-01-30 07:49:20
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KaySh :
This poem reminds of a poem by Rumi commonly known in English as “When I Die” or sometimes “On the Day I Die.” Different translations use slightly different titles. Similar philosophy
2026-02-24 17:27:16
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Sweet countess :
What a fond farewell. The message should be heeded.
2026-02-01 09:06:25
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S1LKYSHARK :
I hope this isn’t insensitive, was grenfell tower in London named for her?
2026-02-02 19:46:50
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user6725195350109 :
That’s so lovely!
2026-01-29 00:59:04
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