At Last

At Last

With every day that passes

I die.

Just a little,

but it is still death

one step closer.

I still have many steps to take

but now on my journey

I should count each one

and each step should count

so that now is my time,

at last.

 

20/04/12

Reviews

[Leigh]

Quite negative, but realistic. Also it is a bit fatalistic as though you have a measure of your life and can determine its ending, which is bleak.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Leigh, I think you have described it to a certain degree but I see it as a calm acceptance of my own and everyone else's inevitable conclusion.

[Frieda P]

This lovely read brought to mind the enormous talent of Etta James and her song 'At Last' which I think defines and reveals the depth of truth behind this.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank yous my lady

[DIVYA]

I felt a bit depressed at the inevitability with which this is written. Coming to terms with the senescence and mortality...I am just now not ready to face it. But as a poet you have been very effective in conveying the mood and the message.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

Very deep indeed and reads somewhat like a extract from a Shakespearian melodrama, i like very much.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

thank you Sheema for indulging me

[quinfinn]

this states it beautifully...my favorite quote by my favorite comedian....Benny Hill said "live every day as if it were your last and one day you'll be right"....clever write, John!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Benny Hill takes me back! Thanks Quin!

[Leslie Philibert]

True - and a good poem !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Leslie hope you now see I do not only write erotic works?

[LA Lorena]

Living life to the fullest, as if each day was your last............yesterdays are what we cannot change, tomorrows are something we may not have. We have only the here and now.

Damn good reason to go and get those shoes I've had my eye on!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Oh you shopper you! but you are amazing!

[LA Lorena]

I'm only kidding about the shopping. I would love to go and get in on the deals, but I don't like crowds, just can't do it.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hey bring on the internet lol

[LA Lorena]

I don't need your help and encouragement to spend my coin! I manage quite well on my own, thank you! My card balance is already suffering the effects of Christmas and my upcoming holiday. I never charge more than I can afford to pay off in full each month. I don't do interest payments either! :D