Dear death

Simple words on a Saturday morning

And when you come for me dear death
youll find not fearful tears,
as I have lived a love filled life
for nigh on four score years.
I was raised a child, raised my own
was loved, and have loved back,
have walked this world in honest shoes
along an honest track.
I've helped where help was needed most
without request or plea,
have shouldered tears, quelled their fears
as they have done for me.
So when you come for me dear death
please heed what I have said,
and as you catch my final breath
remember,
a good man dies but is never dead...

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

Gee, Gee! Looks like death is what you see. And write. And feel. This was a powerful poem and well constructed. I worked in nursing homes for 10 years and helped so many through that transition. That's all we can do is help as best we can and hope someone is there for us at our own end.

[Gee]

Tis easier to write death and sadness, well I think so :))
Thank you William

[Fran Marie]

A soft flowing piece of poetry
here Gee. I liked the line

have walked this world in honest shoes
along an honest track.

the rhyme and rhythm is
spot on ..nice poem

[Gee]

Thanks Fran Marie

[Davidgeo]

I'm an american. So, we are not on the same page. But before my mom died, we had a conversation.... she called me a cowboy on acid. I want you to come to america so we can do drugs and talk about tragedy.

It's... something I think you might like. Truly.

[Davidgeo]

(i cant tell you why or it would defeat the purpose)

[Davidgeo]

.... it's weird our mothers passed around the same time. Really weird actually

[lightsong]

Your final lines are striking dear Gee. I also don't fear death, never have and never will, maybe I fear/hate violence, the harshness of humans, bur not death. may You live long as this good and loving man You are.

[Gee]

APOLOGIES...Have just seen your review, a very tardy thank you m'dear

[lightsong]

Oh! never worry dear Gee! never :>

[Dave Brown]

Nicely done
The last time I looked in a mirror (which I since avoid) it was such a shock, I doubt he will recognize who it was he had intended to come for.
DNA might help??

[Gee]

Lol, cheers Dave

[Betty Hermelee]

It sounds like you have truly had a satisfying and love- filled life and that you are fearing death. This I believe, is the best way to your own demise. You have given and received and that is a finite feeling to have.
Nice work!
Best B.

[Gee]

Thank you Betty

[John the Baptist]

Being able to address the Reaper in such a forthright manner is exceptional. The best I could do is ask for a raincheck.

[Gee]

Thank you JTB

[Melinda McQueen]

Lovely poem and so true. You hit the mark with every word.
Nicely penned.

[Gee]

Thank you Melinda

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a good man is always remembered...we will all meet someday up there, where the air is clean and clear and the clouds touch us with love.
j.

[Gee]

Thank you Jacob

[Relic]

This is a very stoic poem, Gee. One filled with pride and contentment with a life fully lived around people who love him. :)

[Gee]

Good morning Relic, cheers.
Hope you are well.