Before my last sigh
I held hands
With those there
Near my side
To say their Final Farewlls
I mustered a smile
As if pain, was not there
Uttering in a low tone
"I'll see you all, in your dreams"
As my last breath escaped.
T'was A Noble scene
Like a master's footage
From a silver screen
I felt myself floating
Like a balloon
Above the bed
That held the empty shell
That once encased my soul.
Most held back their tears
Upon my request
The young ones kissed me
With little eyes drownimng in tears
Some past by my side
For the last time
Placing a hand on mine
Or upon my shoulder
To express their goodbyes.
I was unable to hear
Just saw their lips moving
With sorrowful looks
Relatives, wondering what to do?
As they left, one by one.
A woman in white
Placed a cold white sheet
Over my face
Oh! By the way
When I expired, I left behind
A smile, upon my face.
I SEE THIS WAS WRITTEN 17 YEARS AGO. SEEMS...THE OLD GUY UPSTAIRS, WHO IS SO TOTALLY IN CHARGE OF EVERYTHING, HAS KEPT YOU HERE. I GUESS YOU STILL HAVE WORK TO DO(SMILE). ENJOYED THIS SHARING THAT'S COMING FROM A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW ALTOGETHER. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
When my time comes I can only hope I will "expire" as gently and happily as your poem suggested. I hope I will go gently into the darkness because of my belief that there is light on the other side.
Bill,
This was perfectly written. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to do this and it just wouldn't work for me.
I loved this, not because you were saying your goodbyes, but because it was surreal and humbling.
There would not only be a smile on your face but a smile in everyone's memories of you.
Grand write!
What else could you do but smile, cause you knew what and where you were going and the rest left behind, only knew you were dying, not starting anew...I like this one, Bill, it is a keeper I think...Ed
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a great poem
I truly hope you ate okay ...your poetry makes me think you are not so fine....take care dear one!!
Love Tinka
Bobbi
Jill
A smile, upon my face.
May we all do just that, William.
Perfection in verse. Thank you.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
This was perfectly written. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to do this and it just wouldn't work for me.
I loved this, not because you were saying your goodbyes, but because it was surreal and humbling.
There would not only be a smile on your face but a smile in everyone's memories of you.
Grand write!
Lisa
Beautifully written!
eT