... and in conclusion

A moment in [endless] time

How do I erase something as permanent as death 

Death that breathes, grows, expands

Endless pain, poison to the soul

A stillness that never progresses 

Stagnant thoughts float like jellyfish in the mind

A mind the spirit can no longer comprehend 

It drifts motionless in foul odorless caverns only to emerge bereft, sullen, broken

Augury heat unseen, unstoppable 

A force with no force 

Destroy the future 

Erase the past

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I'm reading this to be death of another kind . . . something more ghastly than the mere stopping of a heart. I think your poem is too extreme & gory for that. This seems more like it's about the kind of death that feels like a slow putrid rotting of one's heart from the inside out. The way we get after too many heartbreaks over too many years and too much hopelessness coloring life's prospects. Only that kind of inner putrefaction could be this seething (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Michelle Lauren]

I like your perspective. It is more about the enervation of the soul (heart) than the erosion of such .... good insight Ms Barelygirl and thx for the comment. XO

[Paul Bell]

I suppose death is the ultimate, stops you in your tracks and never lets go. Probably why 2020 will be known as the year of the grim reaper.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Your words are so beautiful and haunting. The way you describe death feels so relatable, as everyone in a way, is afraid of it. It's a scary poem, and yet gorgeous.

[Michelle Lauren]

TY for your kind words Colacat ..... yes the unknown is always ‘scary’ and death being the epitome of the unknown is a challenge to put in words so this is just one more poetic view to add to the mix .... thx again for stopping by .... I look forward to reading your work ... XO

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Death.... The best one can describe.... Sadly but true.... I lke the line how can i erase.....

[Michelle Lauren]

Hi Sima .... thx for stopping by and your kind words ... I’ll make sure to, and look forward to reading your words very soon ..... XO

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You are welcome my friend..

[Chris]

This one requires thought- not just a simple, quick, snarky or dismissive answer. I'll return in a bit.