As I Lay Dying

"As I lay dying..."

Speak to me though I can no longer reply
As the life that was me does not comply
At once; for after the flame falters
The wick glows before it smolders.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Bangalee Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 2:21 AM
beautiful rhyme stanza
Stathakis Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Paul there is depth in your poem. Well done.
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