The Last

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This could be 
the last poem I
ever write.
I hope not,
but it's possible.

If it were my 
last poem,
what would I want 
it to say?
Wow, not so easy.

Poetry has been a
loving wife, and I 
will miss her on
all those sleepless
nights, when dreams
don't come.
Writing poems have
kept me in touch
with all the harsh
pain, and all the 
sublime beauty.
Both are supreme
teachers. 

Poetry has opened 
my ears to the
sounds of the
earth, the whispered
rush of the creek
running over stones
and sticks.
The cries of my
children in the
night wanting
their mothers'
milk.

If this were
absolutely my
last poem, I would
want it to bring
some joy and be 
a bit less sentimental.
Oh well,
guess I have to
write more.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The last poem. Something to which I have never given thought. Your point of giving joy is well taken. On the other hand, maybe my mischievous side would cause me to leave the last line half finished.

[Thomas W Case]

I hear you lol. Thanks for the read and comment.

[Chris Shaw]

I guess each one of us poets will one day write our last poem. Make sure there is plenty more of your ink left to spill upon the page Thomas. Poetry is in the blood.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you.

[Stella Armour]

I certainly hope you will write more Thomas :)

[Thomas W Case]

I definitely will. Thank you for helping me try to post it here on you tube.

[Stella Armour]

i can only think it is because you are in a different country that the videos wont up load ..

[Thomas W Case]

That could be, I will keep trying. Thanks for your help.

[Thomas W Case]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM7lwC25XYo