Through The Eyes of Death

Nothing will ever look the same

When you're told you're going to die

The things you took for granted

Will no longer pass you by

The flowers become more beautiful

'Cause you take the time to smell

And the things that went unnoticed

Now live to say farewell

The things you touch seem different

While marveling at the feel

You wonder why you have to die

To make things seem so real

The gentle winds that kiss your face

Now bring you to your knees

You never notice until it's too late

The joy that's in the breeze

The past becomes your future

Remembering your mistakes

You live each day to right the wrong

No matter what it takes

The hardest part is saying goodbye

To all the people you love

One more day is all you want

It's all you're thinking of

You're amazed by God's creation

While counting every breath

The world will never look the same

As you look through the eyes of death

Reviews

[Harley (arbiter)]

True and thought provoking. You should read my "grim reapers feelings" I think you'd like it. This was a great piece. When our eyes are opened up and we ony have a set amount of time we appreciate everything more

[Katrina Mckeown]

Amazing and so true! Fantastic use of imagery a thought provoking piece!

[Rachael Day]

Absolutely amazing. One of my favourites that i've read on here!! Sort of a hauntingly beautiful reminder to appreciate life while you can. Really great job. :)

[lazylines]

thought provoking

[......]

Your fifth stanza, wow so deep & powerful, Makes one think. Very well written

[Kruppz]

You know a while back I was about to write something similar. It was on my mind. Something stopped me. But now I think I couldn't have matched you.

[Lina Grey]

This is incredible. I've not been told I'm going to die, and though I know it will happen eventaully, I can only imaginge what it's like to live like this. Such things really makes one realize what's important, and makes one content with what they've got. To my ignorant and, aparently unusual, self, it seems like a very peaceful way to live, but also a rather sad way, as your poem so rhythmically describes. Wonderfully penned. Thank you.