The words I know so well

My tears ran cold
As monsters crawled up my leg
And tongued upon my knee
I started to fumble
Over the words I know so well

I embark upon the last long walk
And unfold my white flag
My coffin will have beautiful wood
To make them wonder who’s beauty lies within

My flag will be presented to my son before I go
But what will I say
To cool his aching heart?
And allow him at will
To bring me back to life?

Remember these words
In a life rich in mistakes
They are all I have learned
“You are as you decide to be”

Reviews

[Danielle Renee]

The message in this is very true. I loved this from the beginning to the end. The first part is absolutely brilliant.

[kidd x]

we all make mistakes that is how we grow and learn. I like your message.

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. yeah ... you said it perfectly ... i don't have children and i think i won't in the future but i have a nephew and i'd say ... i was nothing but you be something for you and for me ... and i think ... i'm lucky ... he'll honour my words ...

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

A great poem. I liked. " You are what you decide to be" - yes true. This will alone pave the path of successful to a human being. with regards.

[Lily Mae]

I could feel the path..the walk and my hands unfolding the white flag.. Well written and very powerful.. We all choose who we ultimately are.. xo

[The White Wolf]

"You are who you decide to be"....very true words and would make a honest epitaph. We are our choices, are we not? But mistakes make us who we are. Without those, we would never know to make better choices. Brilliant, Mark.

[Cathy Wattam]

This is a great poem Mark. Lots of heartfelt meaning in there. I really enjoyed reading it.

[Jello]

very vivid imagery; powerfully written. thanks for sharing this poem!