To Cope with Grief

When I die

After I die, here is a plan
to aid you in managing grief
Upon reading this, place a ban
In your minds, make thoughts of me brief

Burn every word ever I wrote
Let not the future's children know
Wrap my memory in death's coat
Forgo my views to the wind's blow

For all of us emerge as aught
Humans are not timeless as stone
Timelessness by no one is bought
Dust becomes of spirit and bone

But if you must reminisce, remember the bad times only
Remember not feeling bliss, so your heart cannot be lonely

Reviews

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

I simply love it. Have you ever wondered what life would be like after you've left it behind? I wonder this all of the time. Who will miss you? Who do you want to miss you and who do you want to forget you. Its a very reflecting and selfless piece. I also love the rhyming scheme. Keep up the good work and I hope you stay inspired.

[Theodore Velvet]

Thank you! I'm glad that you could relate to the sentiment that inspired me to write this. The feedback is much appreciated!

[Niall Madden]

"Remember the bad times only" this more isolationist take on coping with death is really original take and im glad it wasn't the same old story well done, hats off.

[Theodore Velvet]

Thank you! I'm glad you picked up on the distinction: this is a reflection of a more immediate reaction that humans tend to take, making themselves numb and attempting to separate themselves from their own sense of humanity in an effort to erase the pain.

[Lijo Jose]

I loved reading it..!! Continue the good work..

[Theodore Velvet]

Thank you very much!