I stood on the bank of the River Styx
just 9 months ago,
I was there with my father
as he crossed over to the other side;
his passing wasn’t too awfully rough,
we held hands through his last few days,
talked, made arrangements;
not a lot of pain for him,
thankfully.
Now I stand there again,
on those banks,
this time with my mother,
as death patiently waits
to pick her up;
taking his time this round,
almost like playing games,
pull her in, send her back
repeat.
He’s pulling again,
I wish he’d just pick her up,
let her join Dad on the other side,
let them be together once again;
but it’s not my call this time,
although before, he let me have a say.
I really can’t write much right now,
don’t know how long it will be
before I can write about their last month
on this plain, on earth.
For now I just sit and wait,
hold her hand,
rub her neck and cheek
and try not to look at death waiting,
try not to meet his eyes
as I know he will just say
“your time is coming, too, missy
and I will be back - for you”
Author notes
I don't know if this is any good or not - it isn't easy to write about yet - may never be.
If this doesn't fit what you are looking for, please let me know and I will remove it.
A contest entry
- For those who have seen death, and know his face. 2000 points for gold, more may be added. by Lord Merlynn.
2550 points, ended June 8, 2008, 21 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Hood Winked!!!
I think you have presented a poem so many of us are only too familiar with in life. The only blessings we have is that our loved ones are no longer in pain. Truly worthy of the gold trophy. I give it up in words above for strength and understanding.
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Thank you so much 'dustookie2'....yes, we do feel at peace to know that our loved ones are finally out of pain and at peace. Not easy going through......
again, thanks.
blessings
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Something we all get to face ....just know you have friends that do care ...
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OH my gosh, this gave me chills down my spine just reading this! You have penned such a fabulous write.
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“your time is coming, too, missy
and I will be back - for you”
Truer words have never been spoken, and speaking of our lost loved ones are never easy. At least, we are not alone in the pain we still retain.
Congrats on making finalists list, good luck, and thanks for sharing. -
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Thank you SO MUCH 'Lord Merlynn'!
blessings
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gripping..
death is never easy to write about..especially the loss of parents..i still can't open some of my mom's boxes..but i go on..and so they would want us to...that is the only comfort..they go on..and wait for us..blessings..namaste..
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Sis...this breaks my heart. You know I am always thinking of you and yours during these times.
The write is so gripping and filled with such dark imagery and truth. I can just envision all this in my mind. You certainly put the emotions into a tangible read. I am sorry to read this...for I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you. But the verse you have penned is amazing my sweet friend!
Az
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Once again...I sit with tears...
It's a very loving, lovely write.
Take care my friend.
Know I think of you every day...
Be well and blessed...don't forget to take care of yourself too!
Lots of love and good energy...comin' at ya!
*PEACE*
Julie
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Deeply moving write. You have expressed your very personal feelings with candor and compassion. Well done!
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