From the Eyes of Death
I am death.
I will greet you in silence Hold your hand right in mine I will give you a hug
As you’re saying goodbye
I am hated by some
And sought by others
Though I never endure pain, Only instant relief of suffering
I work everyday
No holidays or sick days
Though I hate war
For my hours are extra long and busy
I’ve been to all the biggest world catastrophes And carried off all the greatest people
I’ve even had tea with the queens
People usually panic
Though it never seems to help, they try to escape from me, yet, it never does work out.
They also try to out run me, though I always win the race.
I have always been watching you
With binoculars from above
I am the shadow you see in the distance
And the bright white light that will soon consume you I always come close to greeting you with open arms Telling you about my day
Yet, as I pounce to tie a friendship bracelet on
You quickly slip away
Though don’t worry darling
Your time will soon come
However, before I pick you up for our never ending sleepover I encourage you to be peaceful and live fully
Don’t forget about me though, I will not forget about you
I am death.
About this poem
A personification of death, its inevitability, and the comfort one can gain in finding peace with its role in our lives
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Written on May 05, 2016
Submitted by Katelynpaige45 on December 11, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
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Words | 250 |
Stanzas | 26 |
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