Balance Between Living And Dying

For the creative poetry group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realities died long ago,

buried with his beloveth wife.

Challenging fears and loneliness

beat where his heart once was.

Foundation for living crumbles at his feet.

 

He balances between living and dying,

a journey that seems inevitable.

Blossoming memories and gentle smile

lights the way to the catacombs

where he will reunite with her radiant beauty.

 

Estuary of emotions overflow

as he enters his final resting place.

A  warm glow causes him to perspire.

Feeling uncanny he falls to his knees.

A vision of loveliness appears.

 

Superstitious doubts corner him,

blocking his way to her side.

Endearing expression touches him.

Eyes full of pride speak to him,

telling him that his time has not come.

Hopelessness washes over him

as he reaches for her.

 

He cries,

and still balances between living and dying,

a journey that seems inevitable.

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Raven Starhawk]

It has some well developed curves that bring it along nicely. It is definitely a attention grabber the way you start off with the opening scene. I think after that I just couldn't stop reading. You did a excellent job. I think this is shaping up elegantly.