Death's Invitation

Temptation.
Oh, how good it will be.
Simply to succumb to Death's invitation.
A chance to fade and be forgotten.

Though it be the coward's way;
I would readily embrace my end and fade.

Fade and be forgotten ---
I feel that I wince from the very thought.
Yet, I shudder with anticipation.

Author's Note

i just found this from one of my old notebooks and remembered the time i wrote this.
hope you like!

Reviews

[bookworm]

You speak with this profundity in such limited phrasing? Well, yes you do! And bravo! But now I worry....although, my sense is that your "shudder with anticipation" is meant with a traditional perspective. It sounds as though you believe it could provide a sense of freedom, this being "forgotten"...no?

[AK]

Very nice:)
Loved your choice of words. Great poem!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Very eerie, like a classic poem

[Casey Dusek]

Wow, I'm usually not one for poems about death, BUT there's something about this piece I really enjoy. I think that I liked it because it's short, and to the point. But in those few sentences you get across a strong point. Bravo :)

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

It is so sad how this is reality for a lot of people! penned perfectly.

[KAREN]

Nicely written! As I read this poem I feel like it's a very relatealble for many. I believe most of us feel like fading away some time are another.

[Lily Mae]

Alot is being said in this small write.. Very powerful and thought provoking.. Been there done that comes to mind with those type of feelings... well done..xo

[Dove]

I do like this. It may be short but it really does say a lot. Great job on this one.