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An Affair With Death

I knew I was gone when I went into the sleep.. There was no guilt or pain insight.. I’ve never had an affair of the heart.. of mind, body and soul.. The comfort I felt was beyond words from my mind... And I was destined to fall under his spell... The fire I felt on my skin began to rage.. I became like an animal in a cage.. Every time I drew back, he pushed me forward.. I could feel his arms embrace me like no other, His strength overpowered me and breathing became a necessity.. I gasped each time we danced the dance.. I could feel life’s breath leaving my body.. As he held me tighter and tighter.. I have never known such ecstasy as I drew each breath as the last.. Don’t know why I gave in so easy, temptation is not one of my virtues.. I’ve always weighed the pro’s and cons.. Who is this man of many tricks that I would succumb to him ? I am smarter than this I thought in one lucid moment.. Be gone I said.. leave me alone I do not want to follow you.. All you want is my soul... and I am not ready... When I am I will call you.... PS. This was a recent experience I had in the ICU...

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Date: 6/6/2017 10:56:00 AM
A very beautiful poem, I m glad that you re still writing after you ve seen the devil,didn t you? However I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them
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Date: 9/21/2015 3:00:00 PM
You are a woman of much strength and intelligence to turn down seductive Death! I love those biting end lines, how you fought for control of such a dire situation. This is an awesome write. Always, Laura
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Kj Force
Date: 9/24/2015 11:34:00 PM
Laura...thank you for the follow and compliments on my writes.. Ten years ago, out of no where, my Life and Health was compromised, but I have an attitude and writing became my "therapist " hence no co-pay or authorization necessary... :) kjforce
Date: 10/28/2014 3:35:00 PM
Wow, you certainly looked the devil in the eye, didn't you? Glad you're still here writing.
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Date: 9/24/2015 11:27:00 PM
M.L. Kiser....thank you for stopping by..All my writes are inspired by personal experiences with life, as I perceive it....
Date: 10/23/2014 7:46:00 PM
oh my gosh, it sounds like a tango with a devil or something. I am glad you fought it!!! I never heard death described this way at all. If it is a true experience, wow, it is quite unique~~(and glad you are here to write of it)
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Date: 10/23/2014 9:18:00 PM
Many years I had heard patients speak of their experiences, but it wasn't until I came face to face, that I finally understood.. Thank you for your kind words...have a great week-end..kj

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