Dead body

I've spent years watching something I cant see

In the eyes of a little boy

Eyes sunk in

Body pale and frail

Held up by IVs

like a puppet

I think I saw his dead body

but his soul barely flickered behind his eyelids

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem left me with questions. It was a sad poem. Watching someone pale and frail leave us wishing for for them to be strong and free of the IVs. The ending was direst and honest. Thank you for sharing the powerful and thoughts provoking poetry.
Coyote

[End.]

This reminds me of a reoccurring dream i have. This piece is haunting and stirs a lot within the reader.. You have a knack for making poignant points in few words. Well done!

[Conor Larkin]

I really like the imagery here, especially the comparison to a puppet. It's intense and hauntingly beautiful. It really expresses our fragility well. Very nice piece.

[Blogger]

How terribly frustrating!
I have been there too. Its very hard. Life is so precious...and temporary.