Later… Pėter… (poem) by Peter J. Oszmann on AuthorsDen

Later… Pėter…
by Peter J. Oszmann → (All Poetry by Peter J. Oszmann)
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A brief CV in verse.

Hanging upside down in a fleshy cave, Listened to gurgling sounds the colon gave, The water around me ready to drain… Life will never be so cosy again… Why get out?… Later, Pėter… Sitting in my high chair hungry as hell, Releasing an angry, desperate yell, Urging Mum to hurry with the blessed food. Does she ever listen? If only she would… She just says: "Later, Pėter…" Sitting on my school-bench, hand up in air, Waiting to be noticed, it just isn't fair, My bladder's in spasm, I really must go, I put my hand up long minutes ago… Teacher says: "Later, Pėter…" Bombs falling all 'round; the world had gone mad, Frightened I shiver and shake under the bed, Drone of aircraft and bombs, that's all I hear… Grab mother's hand… "Please lets get out of here!"…. She whispers: "Later, Pėter…" Running from the Nazis, life is no fun… "Why do I deserve this? What have I done? If I am a Jew, why lie and deny?" "Let's stop this charade, it's easy to die…" "No, not yet!… Later… Pėter…" I'm in puberty… girls are on my mind… Falling in and out of love… love is blind… "When will the right girl come along?" - I ask. "I can't concentrate on any odd task." They just shrug: "Later, Pėter…" Nazis, Communists, when will it all end? It's enough to drive you right round the bend. Want to live in freedom! Too much to ask?… Do we have to live hid' behind a mask?… Be cautious… Later, Pėter… At last the "right girl"… I want her so much… There's ache in my heart and pain in my crutch… I look in her eyes and beg her: "Be mine." She smiles at me and says: "That will be fine, But not yet… Later, Pėter…" Revolution… bloodshed… mayhem and dread… Not enough tears for crying for the dead. On the run again… will this be the trend? Can we be happy?… will this ever end? No answer… Later… Pėter… The "right girl" and I… we now have a son. We live in freedom and bright is the sun. "Let's have a daughter, I think it is time, Why wait? If we miss, it would be a crime." She just smiles. "Later, Pėter…" My Mum's in coma… there is no hope… Her heartbeat is faint through the stethoscope. Watch her anxiously, feel the need to cry, "Oh dear Mother, are you going to die?" She looks up: "Later, Pėter…" We have a son and daughter… grandsons too… Our retirement is now long overdue, We worked long and hard, life is getting tough, "Can we retire?"- I ask - "I had enough." She just nods: "Later, Pėter…" I'm tottering towards an open grave, Thanking the Lord for everything He gave. Look into my grave then up to the sky, Saying: "Here am I Lord, ready to die." But he says: "Later, Pėter…" © P. J. Oszmann (2006) © Illustration created in Photoshop (with the kind help of Michelangelo) (2006) Footnote: In Hungarian my first name is spelt "Pėter" (with an accent on the first "e"). Hungarian is a phonetic language. The accent on the first "e" signifies a different sound from the way "e" is pronounced in the English language. The "ė" in Pėter sounds like "a" in "later" thus making "Later Pėter" a perfect sounding rhyme.

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on March 30, 2007

I have enjoyed the reading of "Later… Pėter…".

Thank Your for sharing Your unique works of art.

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on March 15, 2007

Quite the journey! Excellent write! holly

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on February 26, 2007

i agree captivating
laid out before our eyes the different stages of your life
where you had to wait and be still
and here you are
peace out
or shall i say "Later...Peter"
enjoyed

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 25, 2007

A captivating biographical sketch in captivating lines, Peter; excellent!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Peter,
I enjoyed this journey through the years of your life, Peter. Excellent walk step by step though the trials and joys of your life. This is a keeper, indeed.

Blessings to you,
~Linda

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Brief...? ;) Glad and hope for long in the future it stays with the gods, Later Peter...damn can't get my computer to put that little dot in there...Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 24, 2007

This is most compelling, Peter. It is real and all about life here. I don't believe it ought to be this way but it is. Thank you for sharing, my friend. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Thank you so much for the life's journey that you have led us into. I feel like I was right there with you.

"Later...Peter" is written with everything about love and life. Every step we take God is there to guide us home. "Later...Peter" is inspiring - there is always something in life that we always look forward to. There will never be a dull moment in our lives. God is always there to walk with us.

Wonderfully-written, Peter!!!!! *applaus*

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.

A wonderful journey.....a complete circle.......beautiful work!

Peace,

Bill