Death Poem

Death Poem

A Poem by Briana Noël Manzano
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In a poetry group I used to be in we had to write a poem about our deaths. This was mine.

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Silent cries of wild abandon

Smothered by bloody lips pressed together: 

Self-control or self-suppression? 

Every effort made in vain 

Feeds the bottomless void in my soul. 

Shove the words in my mouth- 

I’ll choke on self-assurance. 

Finding worth in the gratification of others, 

Purpose would be my salvation. 

Needed not; 

Left to rot,

I am my own desecration. 

Born in the briar-patch, 

It is there I die,

Cutting myself on the thorns for comfort. 

La Bella Muerte is what I seek, 

But no one will notice I'm dead.


© 2015 Briana Noël Manzano


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...ah but the other poets would mourn your loss....nicely done ..esp....cutting myself on the thorns of comfort....nice!!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Briana Noël Manzano

10 Years Ago

thanks, Terry! I always appreciate your reviews :)
terry smith

10 Years Ago

you are very welcome:)

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