General Poetry posted July 7, 2022


Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
Some thoughts...

On Mortality

by Boogienights

Why does everyone obsess about dying,
why can't we just accept it's our fate?

When I was young, I thought about dying,
though years stretched out on life's endless road.
I never talked of the fears that I had,
then life continued and death never showed.

When grown, life was all about what I could gain,
money, possessions, collections of stuff.
Still, I was filled with thoughts about dying,
the life I had lived up 'til then, not enough.

Along came a husband and children so dear,
I was young, happy, healthy, so full of life.
Still, I was filled with thoughts about dying,
thoughts of leaving them cut like a knife.

Now I am old and plagued with ill health,
not able to do the things that I love.
Still, I am filled with thoughts about dying,
not ready to go to my home up above.
 

Write A Review


Write an Ubi sunt Poem contest entry
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


Save to Bookcase Promote This Share or Bookmark
Print It View Reviews

You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.


© Copyright 2024. Boogienights All rights reserved.
Boogienights has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.