Letter to myself

Kezell Klinck 1974 (Johannesburg)



LETTER TO MYSELF
You should just unwind
I know that I’ll remind
Like the sweet winter mist
Bracelet hanging on your wrist
 
Softly forever shall I kiss
I know, that one you’ll surely miss
Don’t ever wait to hear my voice
This was not at all my choice
 
My life was never that simple
Unlike my left cheek dimple
Huge responsibilities I had
Eventually driving me mad
 
Heart beating for my five
Definitely whilst still alive
Warm wind through curly hair
On an antique rocking chair
 
Wanting you stress less
Forever love little flawless
Formation clouds in the blue sky
Look closely, you can try
 
On this earth I shall not dwell
Nor will I ever go to hell
Don’t burry me under ground
You need not be bound
 
Ashes scattered in the sea
Yes, indeed I was born free
Refuse to go six feet
Was ‘mos’ not born in the street
 
In the earth, forever frown
While tanning golden brown
In tears you must not drown
My own, don’t let me down
I want to wear my water crown
 
Please don’t you ever weep
Our sweet stories forever keep
Understand it hurts so deep
Short visits in your sleep
 
In the shade of a willow tree
That’s exactly where I’ll be
If you really care for me
You would just let me be

About this poem

Unpublished poem which I wrote for my loved ones explaining what I would want the day I leave this earth.

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Written on April 16, 2022

Submitted by #Godsplan4me on April 15, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Scheme XAABB CCDD EEFF GGHH XXII JJKK LLMM NNNNN OOOO LLLL
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 1,204
Words 233
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4

Kezell Klinck

Dr Kezell McCarthy-Klinck is a article and chapter (Co-author) and enjoys writing poetry. First poetry bundle of 30 poems (15 Afrikaans and 15 English) published in 2021 and second bundle (of 30) is about to be printed. The third bundle (30) is ready for editing and I am writing my 4th bundle (30) collection. Planning to write at least 5 poem bundles. I am also a reviewer and a supervisor for Hons and Master students and I am a motivational speaker to the youth in my community. I am the first female PhD graduate in my community and is used at main functions to speak. I love writing and will never allow the graveyard to steal my memories. more…

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