Death...
That word alone seems so final
and there is so much about
the mere thought of death
and I must tell you, it terrifies me.
It's not just one thing
or the other that scares me.
I have had to watch many family
and a few dear friends
be taken in by death.
It is such a cruel thing to do.
Everyone gathers and says their good byes
and pretends to be happy for them.
I only feel sadness and anger.
Death is such a final thing.
It is something that I don't want to do.
Not ever.
It scares me a lot.
The not knowing.
Will it hurt?
What will it be like after I cross over?
Why can't I just stay here forever?
Who will remember me?
I don't want to be forgotten.
I want my life to have mattered.
Will I feel anything when my body stops living?
I'm afraid of the dark.
What if I don't see the light?
Or if there is only total blackness?
I don't want to be all alone.
Terrified of fire and not too keen
on thoughts of dirt as my final pillow.
No one has ever come back
or said any different
but what if there is nothing on the other side?
This cycle is just not fair.
We are here for such a short time.
None of it matters when you die.
Maybe that's what scares me the most.
I so want to matter in this world.
A contest entry
- Fear Of Death by spiritual wolf.
400 points, ended November 4, 17 entries
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I think of these same situations everyday...a lot of what if's.
We all want to be that special spotlight person and leave our mark, but the vast majority of us will be nothing but faceless. It's sad...and would mean that we die alone too...I don't want to die alone...
Good write...making me think...
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HEARTFELT!!!!!
Everyone has a fear of the unknown.
Faith, belief in a higher power takes us beyond this and gives us strength to face the unknown.
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Excellent expression of your reality and fear of death. I loved how you wrote this and even though I have a faith in which I believe I still struggle with these same questions especially after I lost my 24 year old son. Like where is he really? Will I seem him again? Oh yes his life mattered so much for the first year but then slowly everyone stops talking about him except me his mom.
Ya know I too so desperately want to matter in this world too and I think for the most part most people do. Thank you so much for sharing your gift to write such depth of thought with me. Best wishes to you in the contest for you did a beautiful job.
Blessings,
Kelle Marie
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Faith
tells us there is something else out there and Heaven is supposed to be a better place than this. Eternal life is promised by God for those that believe in Christ. I believe I will see most of the loved ones I have seen go before me(maybe not all..LOL) This is a sad write about the fear of death. I'm not ready yet, but only God knows when it is your time! Don't be afraid, I love ya and I'll remember you on either side!!! Bubba -
i like the feeling in this piece. and love i must say. if you want to matter in this world or out of it do something to be remebered by. dont fake who you are and pretned to be somethign your not. the greatest honor is to be rememebered as your true self. great write though
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