Make use of the water before the bottom falls out.

I never got to finish watching the movie, "The Bucket List." and wish that I had. It sounds like a very simple topic, but when one delves into it with a serious mind, one finds that a "Bucket List" is a very intimate thing. Humans are brought up with the knowledge that some day, they will die. It is an inevitable thing. Some fear it, and others accept it; regardless of how you feel about death, there is no stopping it. 1

Before my bones are laid to rest, I would like to say one thing to everyone that knows me: I've always tried to do my best at everything I've taken a notion to do, and treat everyone around me with the same respect that I expect, especially in these later years. 2

I have a few goals that are set now - one of them obviously concerning my writing career - but if I had to make a list of all of the things in the world I would like to do before I die, I fear that it would be too long to read in one sitting. So, I will only put the single most important thing to me on my "Bucket List": 3

Before I die, I would like to be able to say that everything that I ever tried to do, I never gave up until the task was satisfactorily completed, or I was dead.

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  • SilentMoonDance
    March 23

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    Nice...

    A bucket list only confirms that everyone eventually will die, so you'd better pursue your dreams while alive. this is very inspirational, truth is, one could die before old age.


  • Kevan gold member
    March 23
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    Very original and inspirational! I applaud you in writing this piece... and also, I'd like to add... where you said that humans are brought up with the knowledge that they're going to die, but think about it: WE'RE THE ONLY ONES! No other animals know these things.

    Interesting title too. Overall, I liked this. Best of luck.
    Kevan.


    • Scott Chason
      March 24
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      Yeah I looked at all of the entries and saw a bunch of lists....not a big fan of lists. Plus on storywrite i like to have everyhting in paragraph form...A list shows no writing skill and I figured that I might as well be different.