If Death Were But a Sleep Away

If death were but a sleep away, what then?

A word inscribed in stone, a face long-gone;

A name forgot along in time by friends,
Is that what would remain, or life in song?

Once whole, now dust, do they then gain their love?

Would words tell tales of love, friendship and life?

The world will move along, and they above

Will move, while those below remain in night.

Though strength, a virtue, came in times of need,

Now that I face the day I hoped not know,

That strength emits in waves which may deceive

As now I face Fate's path - I walk alone. 

And all I pray is that they shall recall

The times we shared; please, don't forget us all...

Author's Note

Another chance to see into the mind of someone who is facing possible death. Also, a chance to remember those we have lost, and to honor their memories...

Reviews

[Dee]

Another perfect sonnet, that read like a dream....I would call you.. 'The Little Sonneteer' so more befitting than CrazyWriter..smile.. and now I know where to come when I need my Sonnet fix..lol...
Back to read more of your works soon....Dee

[Mazie]

haha thank you very much for the support :) I just go on these crazy writing sprees sometimes ^_^ I like your suggestion as well though :)

[ANM]

Very poignant and thought provoking, well written!!!

[Mazie]

thank you :)