by Gregg Rowe
Doctors give you the news with grim stone faces
Every day counts from the moment you exit their office
Angels suddenly appear to guide you in life
They carry you upon their wings when you finally succumb
Hoping to thee, the gates are above
Author notes
Written May 7th, 2004
In a list
- HIV and AIDS • next in list
- Mending My Muse • next in list
- Winnie Learns the Alphabet (Acrostics) • next in list
A contest entry
- Angels by My Darkness.
400 points, ended June 2, 2004, 30 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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Captivating way to document your saga, hope and anticipation, Gregg. Just discovering your writing.
deLighting in the process, Daniel
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I think that this is the best way that anyone can truly convey the way it must feel to know that death is ever present in your life once you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness...
I wonder what my cousin thought...
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This is probably the best Acrostic I've read so far on this site. It is very deep, and is beautifuly written. I love this:-)
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that is very powerful keep it up if you wouldnt mind what does Acrostic mean im a lil cunfused
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Wow, this piece is really beautiful. I think this is one of the best acrostic's I've read. It flowed so well. Wonderful work.
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Gregg, I have read some of your story, you are such a wonderful man. I love your acrostic, it's very beautifully written-jenni
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Reading this... opened something up inside my mind. It left me with many questions and many thoughts on the whole topic. I really enjoyed this write, and I am now off to read more of your poetry
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So little said without saying much..Maybe I am weird but this left me sad, granted it was a wonderful write, but combined with the background, the dove. I just felt loss. Catressa
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Nice acrostic. Nice perspective. There are way too few poems that look at death in that way. This was a great write, descriptive but deep. Good job, nicely penned.
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I liked this write quite a bit--it gave a very accurate representation of death, which sometimes is hard to do in such few words. Nice work.
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this was really useful for me to read as i know someone who is really poorly and may not have long to go but they are in remission (so far so good fingers crossed) yet they never complain or say anything about it so this helps me to understand how they might be feeling so thanks and i hope everything is going well for you
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This was just the kind of thing I needed to read. I was thinking it had been a while since I had read any of your poems and I remembered enjoying them, this poem illustrated a large reason of why i enjoyed them. This was perfection in the form of writing.
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Wow.... this is such a deep write. Powerful, beautiful, and yet I find it sad. The background and the dove realy suits the poem too. I don't can't put into words how great this piece is, so all I can say is that it's truly touching. Best wishes, Kate
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while reading this i was thinking about my sis best m8 ... this tho only few words is a powerful write that many people will understand as im sure everyone has lost someone special in thier life this is my first read of your poetry but it wont be the last
great job
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absolutely beautiful in its entireity...freda
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Wow, unique, inspirational, astounding, touching, amazing, brillant, lovely, these words dont seem enough to describe the quality of this poem.
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Oh Gregg, how awesome can ya get!
I love it
You did a wonderful job.
Dove
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this is very touching and deep.I can feel the pain and sadness of what you are suredly going through, but also the faith and hope.Blessed be to you my brother poet and may the angels leave you here for some time to come.
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Short but i liked it much great write i liked how it ended They carry you upon their wings when you finally succumb
Hoping to thee, the gates are above
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such an incredible write. it's short, but it gets so much across in it's few lines. very powerful, very amazing. fantastic job, and good luck in the contest <33
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great job on this, it's short but i like them short..
thanks for entering the contest and good luck to you
take care
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I enjoyed this, your invocation of the Angels was very well done within the brevity of the piece. You lost me at the end though, I couldn't quite get the "Hoping to thee" line.
Of course, this could well be my problem and not yours
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This is just so very beautiful, you did an outstanding job. Thank you so much for entering the contest, best of luck to you in it.
~whisper
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This made me think about those I can no longer see
But I do feel their presence~
Which provides comfort and I know I am protected~
The Angels that hover and whisper~
Providing that shield I did not have before~
Or so I thought
Great piece Gregg and best wishes to you always and may each day be beautiful~
contest~
and much love~Desire
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oh gosh,i can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be you.to live everyday with more fear than the average person.but then again,i guess that gives you just as much reason to make the everyday the best day of your life.you are a strong person and poet.ttul
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Incredible... So sad... I'm left speechless, without any comment at all, except well said.
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Death is a longing for the sweet sleep that is not possible when in pain. It allows us to awaken with new bodies that do not suffer from mortal ills. I have had three occassions of near death and survived. I often ask the Master why He spared me, and His quiet voice always responds, "so that you may help others..." That's what this poem does for those who are infected with HIV and any disease that is terminal. The real reality is that life is terminal, it must end in DEATH! Excellent revelations in words here Gregg. Many blessings to you. Hope you are feeling better and stronger. I keep you in my prayers.
Much Love,
Renee
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This was a wonderful life. People often think that when they have a sickness or contract a chronic disease that it is the end of their life. People who have AIDS or HIV appreciate life in a whole new way and each day is a gift for them. I enjoyed this write and how it expressed hope when some give up all. Wonderful and touching to the soul. I liked the last line and how it expressed hope in a religious frame of mid "hoping that the gates are above" religion gives hope for people as well. A truely wonderful write
Thanks for sharing and for the comment on my piece
Derek
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One word: Great!
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The background is wonderful for this piece...The words were beautiful....I'm at a loss for words, But that happens with a lot of your work..Great write..
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its as though you get across how bad it must be to have death hovering but then every moment counts and people become your angels that is so nice. love your background as well and especially the dove. very atmospheric...
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I haven't read many acrostics here on Allpoetry, but I do enjoy reading them. This one was very good. I also like your image.
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Very beautiful words. We all must wonder when close to time where and what will come to be. Very good write.
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This poem is just lovely- it captures a more pleasant side of the painful experience we know as death. While the foundation of this poem is the word death, the content of the poem is more of a... transformation, or perhaps the begining of a new life in heaven... your form is impeccable, as the flow, the rythm, it's perfect. Thanks for entering, good luck!
~Miss Emma
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i believe that death is only sad for those left behind, but for the person, mostly it is welcomed, i think we all know about when we are going to die, there are so many instances of people doing things they wouldnt have otherwise. death is a journey into a new place, not an ending.
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For me, death is not the end of life, it is simply a change of life, going on to a different life and new experiences and adventures in that life. I don't look at it as sad, except for the ones left living in this life. If I am wrong, what have I lost? Nothing. (shrugs) s to you, my friend. I like your view of death too. It is beautiful.
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Isn't that the meaning of death though, it's a philosophy that is growing upon me, even though sad...it can be beautiful. Gregg
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simply beautiful....and oddly...so increadibly sad.
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Gregg,my friend, brilliant Acrostic here. you have portayed death very well and don't worry my friend the Angels are always with you and they will help guide you HOME never doubt it, you will NEVER be alone. Love the background Gregg~Love to you~Joan
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Damn, you're good! I prefer acrostics to be left aligned though. Interesting background. Although short, this is one of the better acrostics I've read. The lines just seem to glide along. Good luck in the contest!
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