'Death of a Writer'

This is a new version of an old poem of mine 'Death of a Writer' I wanted to post it in memory of my friend Marie who was one of the first to friend me on W.C

                              ‘Death of A Writer’

 

          When I die and leave this place

         Remember me with saving grace

     Each word I wrote and sentence given

             For all thee so was I driven

 

  When no longer can this page constrict

                                           My soul of solitude of me depict

           A lonely image sitting here

   A ghost upon an antediluvian chair

 

                                     So when I’m gone don’t mourn for me

       You never came in life to see

  The pain I endured to get thus far 

      For this is who we writers are 

 

 

For and in memory of my good friend Marie here on Writers cafe that passed away recently I will miss your charm.

 

Will Neill                      

 

Author's Note

This is a slightly new version of this poem posted it in dedication to my friend Marie who was the first to welcome me onto W.C and always took the time to read my work. she was one of the best writers on here so please go and read her work.
Thanks
Will

Reviews

[emmajoy]

'So when I’m gone don’t mourn for me ~ You never came in life to see ~ The pain I endured to get thus far ~ For this is who we writers are . '

A wonderfully sincere tribute and sweet memories of a very special woman. Don't doubt she's smiling as she peeps over your shoulder to read your words.

[Bare trees]

Marie used to review all my poems at one time. Great tribute.

[Antoñyo]

Quite the honorable dedication and thought-provoking piece I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
Thanks for sharing.

[David Scott]

I have seen many tributes...this one feels very sincere and hold a universal welcome and charm. Much like Marie treated her fellow writers.
Thank you for sharing such a kind sentiment.

[Valentine]

I agree, she was also a friend to many of us. We have lost a few of the old timers...so we must welcome the new. Valentine

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

This is a lovely piece. In loving memory of... Rest calm.
But rest assured that she will live on through her words. As all of us writers do.

[Will Neill]

Thank you.

[Cherrie]

She would have enjoyed your poem, I too was blessed by her visits to my page.

[Will Neill]

Cherrie, Thank you. Even though we lived so far apart I felt like she was just around the corner, I miss her charm.
Will

[Philip Muls]

I will go and read her work if that is still possible here on WC . Thanks for the tribute.

[Will Neill]

Philip, I am sorry I missed your comment, yes please go and read her stories and poems you will not be disappointed.
Will

[Tomás Ó C..]

Another member of the site passed... good to give tribute... Ivor Hogg (poetic Piers) was the first I notices to enter the Scriporium in the Sky

[Will Neill]

Tomas, thanks. Its always sad when we lose talent.
Keep well
Will

[Samuel Dickens]

A touching tribute to a grand lady. She'll never be forgotten by those of us who knew her. Thank you writing this, Will.

[Will Neill]

thanks Sam, she deserves more.
Will