the suddenness of time

my father did not go gently
climbing out of his hospital bed
in sheer panic as death
poked at him with darkness

his dynamo hum stolen
at the brink of dread
dignity eaten by slow extinction
it was a flawed farewell

there is no gentle goodbye
no going away in grace
no other place empowers
organic time's affection

brief life breaks softly
master mystery of being
dream a view a window
a heart with intent's longing

the clock stopped
in the middle of madness
earth's distant pulse
pounded in a yet bigger heart




Poetry by Bob
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Written on 2014-07-26 at 01:38

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Why does it have to be so hard to die? Your sensitivity in dealing with this painful subject is delicate and raw at the same time. Beautiful words and sentiments expressed. Death always comes unexpected and much too soon.
2014-07-26


F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
I get so much pain, but so much love coming through these words... I feel humbled in so many ways. Just beautiful!
2014-07-26