Death steals from us all the time
Death loves committing crime
Death eerily robs us of our friends
Sisters, brothers and our dear parents.
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An unorthodox view of death, especially for Christians. But you are right: death robs us of friends and family and we have no say in the matter. Death frightens us, because it is unknown what happens then. 'Death you're...A liar, an imposter and a deadly killer'. Who can argue with that?
When very elderly or terminally ill " Death" can be a blessing. It hurts to see one suffer. An excellent write Herbert. Thank You
Birth! ! Life and death! ! Death is not a friend. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Perhaps you have expressed all our inner fears about death.No body likes death when it robs the loved ones. Congratulations for being selected as the Poet of the Day!
Félicitations, Herbert! A very well-written poem. Yes, death is not a friend, but an enemy. Are you aware of these promises: “then the saying that is written will take place: “Death is swallowed up forever... Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? ” It’s worth looking into!
death is figured here as wicked character! it's interesting; penned well
Your Poem about DEATH is surely most complete and loveliest. Imaginable to have a Well deserved The Member Poem Of The Day. Hurray! CONGRATULATIONS for this pretty composed poem. Gorgeously thought and worded A 10 Full Score.
Yes death does all those things but death is inevitable and to cry about it and feel this way is strange better get used to it Who wants to live forever and to some death comes not only as friend but a blessed relief. Death sits lightly on our shoulder from birth fear of it makes it heavy better to live well than long Enjoyed the poem if not its sentiments
Not a happy picture, that we all must face. Your poetic resume' is quite complete And is written with great poetic grace. So happy to see you honored with a well deserved " Poem of the Day" selection.
Indeed, death is horrible and devastating event of life. The way you displayed bitter painful aspect of it, enforced me to appreciate your creativity and sensitivity needed to compose a poem with intricate theme like death, an unavoidable conclusion and ultimate destination of ife.