Dear death

Simple words on a Saturday morning

And when you come for me dear death
youll find not fearful tears,
as I have lived a love filled life
for nigh on four score years.
I was raised a child, raised my own
was loved, and have loved back,
have walked this world in honest shoes
along an honest track.
I've helped where help was needed most
without request or plea,
have shouldered tears, quelled their fears
as they have done for me.
So when you come for me dear death
please heed what I have said,
and as you catch my final breath
remember,
a good man dies but is never dead...

Reviews

[duff]

What a journey you take the reader on. A proud life full of warmth and wisdom. Being afraid doesn't exist and ready for whatever comes our way. All boxes checked and fulfilled. I really like it Gee. Nice job.

[Gee]

Thanks Duff, appreciate you and your reviews:)

[duff]

You are so welcome.

[Pete]

simple words that say so oh so much. truth conquers even death. well said ... :)

[Gee]

Cheers Pete.

[Lykos]

I think this is the best, when you live your life right and without regrets, you don't fear death. You've lived a good life and you can embrace death with a smile.
Brilliant piece, well done!!

[Gee]

Thank you Lykos

[alanwgraham]

You have addressed this thing called death that we dare hardly say its word. As you have done Gee it's best to look on a life full of love and face our passing with acceptance.
All the best,
Alan

[Gee]

Thanks Alan :)

[Lisasview]

Another interesting poem, Gee.. Reading it again as I sip my Cappuccino early this morning in beautiful Spain..
..when you come for me dear death...so many good lines ..
Lisa

[Gee]

Hi Lisa, thank you.
Hope Spain is treating you well

[Lisasview]

Tons of stupid issues here so we are constantly dealing with this..once it is over we will be able to take a breath.. Lisa

[Gee]

Bureaucracy reigns in Spain :))

[Unspoken poet]

love your last line, this is really good, so well written as well

[Gee]

Thank you kindly m'dear

[Unspoken poet]

not a problem

[Toni.S]

Beautifully written, and he/she is at peace with themselves.

[Gee]

Thank you Toni

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

I've found myself attracted to every single piece regarding death/departure as of late, not sure how healthy that is. Lol this encompasses such a matured sense of peace and acceptance, truly the mark of a life lived sans regret. A great write.

[Gee]

Thank you Travis

[Ruth]

So true...we live on in so many ways. I like this poem a lot Gee...death has become for many a daily dread yet life should be preparation for that event I humbly feel...to live is know you live on...great poem :)

[Gee]

Thanks Ruth.
Hope you are well and the year ahead is a happy, healthy one for you and yours

[Ruth]

Same to you Gee :)

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

love that last line, truthful though. Amazing write Gee

[Gee]

Thank you Kesch