Dying

I suppose that I should be concerned each time
That evening comes. Who knows how many more
I have? I do not care. The ones I've known so far
Have been dispiriting, their waking hours trials,
Tortures, nothing worth revisiting, and all the dreams
Which I have had between each twilight and each morning
Have been horrifying things. I can see no reason why
I ought to cling to what has hurt me. Death, I think,
Is apt to show up with its bony hand extended,
Smiling, saying I should let it lead me to a place
Of peace. I will. There is no point in clinging to what's
Been a wretched realm. I've never really liked my life.
When I can see the curtains closing, I won't quale.
I will not struggle. You may notice that I'm smiling
As I'm led away.

 





Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2024-05-09 at 03:41

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Ingvar Loco Nordin The PoetBay support member heart!
You never disappoint me, that's for sure. There's so much shit being spilled on these pages, but you roll out glittering diamonds! You have a writing all your own, brutal and sweet in the same sentence.
2024-05-09


Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
Larry you have a enigmatic way of looking at life,
Which is always entertaining to read.
So carry on with your descriptive way of writing
till the end, as for me I have only one fear in life,
That is to die, only then to find out all my life
I've been living in heaven....
May you live a long life. regards Alan.
2024-05-09


alarian The PoetBay support member heart!
"I've never really liked my life"
your style is inimitable
2024-05-09


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
What can One say to this free verse? Only that I'm so sorry that your life has been filled with so much disappointment and pain. Even sadder that this should be the case when you pen has given so much to those that read it's scratches. Heartfelt blessings to you and yours, Allen
2024-05-09