Time Of Death

Life’s moments are grains of sand

In the hourglass of the human spirit,

If you allow those grains

To slip through your fingers

They become the dirt

You will be buried beneath.

If you do not cry

Your soul will dry up,

To deny love

In fear of heartache

Is a self-made heart attack,

When you choose

Not to laugh

At the little things

Is like wearing

The Grim Reaper’s face.

My many attempts

To inspire you

Was my way

To revive you,

But your vital signs

Tell me it’s too late…

So with regret

I will call it,

 

“Time of death, the moment you took your first breath.”

 

Reviews

[Ruth]

And after the first breath, a certain freedom for those merged, those left behind have to gather their breath in a new time...potently reaching hon x

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe why thank you Magick heart, and thank you so much for reading and giving such a kind review.

[Madalyn Beck]

Oh, my... Wow! Dale, this is powerful and spot on! Some people are dead because they won't let love in. This is just, amazing! Great job! I am happy you sent me an RR for this so I wouldn't miss it! xo :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well thank you for taking the time to read it and I am thrilled you enjoyed it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I like my Grandfather old saying. You must pay taxes and die.
“Time of death, the moment you took your first breath.”
Above line is true. Thank you my friend for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you kindly sir.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Emily B]

always choose laughter, even on the darkest days . . . carry on, brother

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanks Emily, carry on yourself :)

[Namrata]

Narrowing life down to the choices we make is important. And this poem has a condescending tone to it. Obviously required. The last line would make the muse wanna live again. Live every meaningful choice. Powerful Poetry.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so very much :)

[Beccy]

How sad that so many simply go through the motions of life, rather than embrace each moment to the full. I read a poem on the cafe recently that contained the line, 'time is the only constant,' it is also of course the greatest thief of all and never gives back what it has stolen.

Very much enjoyed your poem.

Beccy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes it is very sad… thank you very much for your thoughts and kind review.

[Dayran]

A testimony to the choices we make in life ... and leave behind the joy of all possibilities. I figure we come back to it again ... from time to time ... and we hope that someday we'll have both. Nice ...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[Rene Salinas]

The thing i related here the most is that sentiment shared that death is like a companion. Oh log gone are those days were we need to embody the presence with weapons and dark faces and scary thoughts all in my views greatly deceptive. Even scripture tries to let us know that somone had to be entrusted with Death as a process and in this writing that respect and acnowledgment is very much alive.

The old Aztecs thought it was their on your left and it resembled a bird like creature.

Ashes to shes.

Thankyou

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanjk you for sharing your deep insight, much appreciated.

[Mayank]

whoa! so much truth in there. Really good work mate...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[Tree]

Terrible that that call must be made. Huge decision to quit on true love, but one person can't carry all that weight by themselves. Real love, I mean True love, is rare in that two people have to recognize the importance of what is happening at the same time. Then the two have to display the will to do something about it. Move away all obstacles, that might impede it...

A poem that means something. A poem, with an important message.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and insights on my poem.