The Seventh Second

The Seventh Second

A Poem by Kristan A. Mohammed
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Losing a loved one is the most painful thing a human can endure.

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How does it feel to lose your breath?

I myself may never know.

Until the 12th hour of my own show,

When the knowledge won’t make sense anymore.

 

Send me a reason to stay,

Now that the essence has faded away.

 

What was the last thing you saw?

A glistening portrait of me from afar?

As you ride on a shooting star,

Did you think of me at all?

 

Give me the choice to believe,

In all the hopes that I could not perceive.

 

Build something that would not wane,

Immortal memories for nothing we’d trade.

Like the everlasting nocturnal parade,

So the blade will cut deeper in the end.

 

Pen me a message to send,

Of what waits behind the river bend, my friend.  

 

Pardon me from pain and from poise,

Grant us forgiveness with your voice.

 

Exorcise this grief inside,

Find the bravery to confide.

 

And question all the answers we live by.

 

© 2016 Kristan A. Mohammed


Author's Note

Kristan A. Mohammed
Please enjoy and let me know if you've caught sight of any errors I've missed.

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beautifully written
i loved the flow of the poem and how the words fit in perfectly to bring out such a soothing ambiance. the wisdom here is wonderful as well as the writing itself

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kristan A. Mohammed

6 Years Ago

Thank you very much for your show of appreciation.
Nice piece of work. It doesn't need any window dressing, it would pop without the big font- Your words give it impact. The last lines have a nice punch, Thank you.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Kristan A. Mohammed

6 Years Ago

Thank you very much.
Wow, a absolutely extraordinary piece beautifully done :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kristan A. Mohammed

7 Years Ago

Thank you very much.
This is an absolutely fantastic write Kristan! I love the format you chose, the message, and the wisdom contained in these words just blew me away. With your permission I shall make myself a copy to put in my "Friend's Poetry" book. ~Sharon

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kristan A. Mohammed

7 Years Ago

Thank you very much for your words. And of course you can use this piece for your book.
Kristan A. Mohammed

7 Years Ago

Also Miss Sharon, Could you please check out my piece called The Undeserved Kindness? I think you'll.. read more
I really enjoyed reading your poem. I got easily related to your writing. Thank you.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Kristan A. Mohammed

7 Years Ago

Thank you for your words.

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Added on December 24, 2016
Last Updated on December 24, 2016
Tags: love, sorrow, death, mourning, river, hope, faith.

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Kristan A. Mohammed
Kristan A. Mohammed

Arouca, Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago



About
I am trying to uncover the enigma of the human emotion through poetry and other forms of writing. I think that the human mind and emotion is quite interesting to i have based my inspirations on it. more..

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