Who'Ll Be There? Poem by GREENWOLFE 1962

Who'Ll Be There?

Rating: 5.0


Who'll be there to hold my hand?
Who'll be standing by?
Will any shed a tear for me
As I prepare to die?

Who'll be there to pray for me?
Who'll be there to sing?
And who'll be there to kiss my cheek
If I go in the spring?

Who can say these things for sure?
Guess I should not care.
I wouldn't if I knew my love
Was certain to be there.

So as the day draws closer,
Guess I'll dare to deign
To ask if she would care to come
And see me once again.

Should she come, I'm sure to leave,
Calm, without a care.
Joyful for all of those who came,
No matter who'll be there.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Saint Cynosure 22 August 2008

This poem is superb it is a very delightful read and deserving of a 10+... I

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Sara Coslett 15 August 2008

How do you do this? Your poems have perfect rhythm and rhyme. ~ Sara

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Tia Maria 12 July 2008

if your beloved cannot be there with you... rest assured, an angel will be there :) Very deep poem, very much on many peoples minds - especially in these challenging days, thank you for writing what many dare not think, let alone speak....

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angelianne 1012 22 June 2008

u made me speechless...the words, the feelings, the flow, and the writing style are perfect...i wish i can write something like this....

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Rani Turton 09 June 2008

I liked the restrained emotion that was beautifully expressed, because here the poet is talking about going (death) and a death-bed scene. In spite of it, there is a halo of light around this one!

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Cristy Upshaw 08 June 2009

I often wonder this myself. I am sure all that are important will be so. Written elegantly and leaves one pondering Who'll Be There?

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<font color =fusha>Amy 11 September 2008

This is brilliant- you can exress your raw emotions into poetry which makes the reader truly connect with the poem. A great poem, which asks us what man has asked for centuries, who will be there when we need them the most. Good write

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Albert Wong 09 September 2008

Oh, so lovely to read your poem, here as: I’m one of the members who hold your hands. All those who love you are standing by. We all are those who like to hear your voices. I am treating you as one of my teachers.

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You have so many ideas and a beautiful way with words.Your poetry is a true American treasure and a real pleasure to read.As always a gift of many stars.Thank you for writing these wonderful poems.

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Ellie Sutton 30 August 2008

your work makes wonderful reading y'know, thanks for sharing it!

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