Open Letter to Death

My Open Letter to Death

I know someday you’ll come and find me

That doesn’t mean I’ll die easily

It's inevitable that my time will come 

I can’t lose sleep worrying about the day you’ll come

Will you take me awake or in my sleep?

When I’m dreaming of a life that you'll take from me

Will it be by suicide or completely corrupt my mind?

Until I no longer understand that there is purpose in life

I admit it I hate you, I despise you and I’d spit on you if I could see you

Don’t get it wrong, that doesn't mean that I’m scared of you

I know someday you’ll come find me 

That doesn’t mean you can take me quietly

The pain you bring, the hearts that you break

You should be incinerated from the hate our souls generate

So why haven’t you come to get me?

Are you avoiding me, scared of me or just flat out hate me?

I’m just trying to live my life and make the most of it

You’ll probably strip me of it just as I start loving it

When the day comes for you to take me I won’t be torn

Death comes for all of us, I’ll just be reborn

Author's Note

Please rate and review.... kind of wrote in a little bit of poetry/rap form... let me know your thoughts.

Reviews

[Christopher Casper]

I think all of us have these thoughts about death. Though it can be maddening if we question ourselves about it for too long. I like the message that even though it is inevitable and will happen to all of us, that doesn't mean you are going to just give in.

[AaronFreitas]

You make a good point... it is inevitable. I think at at times in life everyone starts to think about death and after life and what is real and what is not. Thanks for the review... appreciate it!

[Willard Wells]

I have like others work better, but the words and content are good. Not really sure why I like it less, but it has to be just right for me to care for any "RAP". Don't know, but thanks for sharing

[buterfligirl]

Very nice poem. I like how it's about facing death and chosing not to just give in. A lot of people are just waiting for death as you mentioned, and end up wasting their lives. Good job~

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much buterfligirl.... it was a tough write back when I wrote it. I appreciate your review :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Defiant but also brutally bereft of hope. This has so much emotion and anger and determination but also an acceptance of death. Very emotionally charged Aaron.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you John... I believe this one was written back when my grandma died... was full of emotions back then. Appreciate you reading this piece buddy

[Daisygirl]

It was really cool to read because it

[AaronFreitas]

Haha because it... you left me in suspense my friend lol

[Daisygirl]

sorry, I guess it didn't post the rest. I was going to say because it's so different than how I view death.

[AaronFreitas]

You should write about how you view it I would love to read it :)

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I was wondering when your faith was going to show up as I was reading this and discovered it there at the end. If we want to truly cheat death and avoid the turmoil that is heaved upon us when it arrives, then we must ensure we live good lives and teach those around us that death is nothing to fear for it releases us from this world and projects us into eternity. Nice write!

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much... it seems when I write regardless of the topic my faith pops up and shows in my writing. I am appreciative of that and hope that it does reach out and touch people and help them when they do read it. Thanks so much for the review!

[Chris]

Fret not, for Death is here among you, with each breath passing. :)
Personification is an excellent tool for metaphors.
This is a well written piece, Aaron.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Chris. I had a lot on my mind when I wrote this and had just lost someone so this is what came out. I appreciate your review... thank you!

[RubyOmma]

It reminds me of TS Elliot. Lovesong of J Alflred Prufrock
I am no prophet—and here’s no great matter;
I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker,
And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, 85
And in short, I was afraid.

Good write!

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Ruby... sometimes it's nice to just let our minds wander and write what comes out.

[Coyote Poetry]

"You’ll probably strip me of it just as I start loving it
When the day comes for you to take me I won’t be torn
Death comes for all of us, I’ll just be reborn"
Death is different than we know. He will be gentle and take with request. Here on earth we tear apart and abuse each other. Death is just the final walk. Powerful words and thoughts. I like the old wisdom. Don't worry about the dead. The alive people can be dangerous. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry. Make me think this morning.
Coyote

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Coyote! You make a great point... the alive people are the ones the bring the pain to this world.... thanks for the review!

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked your thoughts. Goal of writer. Create thoughts and reaction. You did and you are welcome.

[Deepika]

Wow! I liked the attitude in this write up. Death is intimidating to most of us, its pain is inevitable..defying a nature's rule needs a strong heart! It's wonderful to get that strength to face the life that's filled with struggles and look a ahead for some more years of journey than giving up easily!
Good work Aaron :)

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Deepika! Life is crazy... regardless of what we do or how we do it we all age towards the same result in the end. :) Mine as well make the most of it while we have this time here.

[Ana B.]

hmm....i like how you don't treat death easily......i don't know if i could say it better than you, probably not :) Deep and intense. Great work.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Ana! I appreciate you taking the time to review my work :)