I'M Ready

Come in and rest awhile my friend, I was hoping you would drop by. I have long been expecting you, isn't it weird how time can fly? Just yesterday, I found myself wondering when you would get here. And I'm so sorry to hear folks are maligning you out of fear. Amongst all my tribulations, you are unlike any other. For you don't pretend to love me, and yet, treat me like a brother. You have been accused of murder, which is both unfair and untrue. But people need someone to blame, forgetting all the good you do. I'll be with you in a moment, soon, I'll exhale my final breath. And I thank you for your patience, ok, I'm ready, let's go, Death. (Quatrain) 9/27/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/25/2018 8:11:00 PM

Wow awesome poem, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/26/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend. Emile.

Anna Hopper

Date: 9/28/2015 12:50:00 PM

Oh my! I was not expecting that ending! Excellent subject, clever wording and awesome twist to top it off!

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/29/2015 9:10:00 AM

Thanks so much Anna, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/27/2015 10:19:00 PM

Death is hardest to accept when it appears suddenly. I like the way you have of accepting something that happens to all of us, ready or not. If a person believes there are greater things waiting in the next realm it makes it so much easier. I love hearing about the NDE and what they have experienced. My own mother had a lovely tale to tell, and she lived another 30 yrs. A wonderful poem Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/28/2015 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Connie, near death experiences are, (in my opinion), the brain shutting down with a final burst of endorphins to ease our passing. But what do I know, I may have it all wrong, at least I hope so. Emile.

Kp Nunez

Date: 9/27/2015 4:50:00 PM

Death being man's ultimate experience on earth, you have a healthy attitude towards it. This write just radiates the energy of one being at peace within himself. Great write, Emile! 7.

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/28/2015 8:52:00 AM

Thank you Kim, you are right, I am at peace with myself. Emile.

Michael Tor

Date: 9/27/2015 4:19:00 PM

Emile this is lovely for a gruesome theme. I love how you surprised us at the end! How you gave us clues along the way and then had us realize the conclusion. Very clever. Enjoyed reading!

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/28/2015 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Michael, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/27/2015 4:01:00 PM

Fabulous read my friend. I hope he can't find my door for quite some time.

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/27/2015 4:06:00 PM

Thanks Tim, you will know inside when the time is right and he is welcome. Emile.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/27/2015 1:47:00 PM

he came early in my original family's lives, and so i do feel time is on my side...gracefully written with such sweeet surrender, emile.. huggs

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/27/2015 4:04:00 PM

Thanks so much Eileen, your comments and encouragement are most appreciated. Death is the precursor for life neither can exist without the other. Emile.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/27/2015 1:09:00 PM

Oh....Emile. This is stupendous. Oh dear...how did you come up with it. Death....I shun it for it has touched my family already, but for one who is weary, it is welcome relief. Great write, dear.