Carl Fraser Poet Rhyme

Checkin Out

Staring down at the doctors report
I let the inevitable sink in
My moment of truth has finally visited me,
Do i sink or swim.

Memories taken long for granted
Wash over my tired mind
Like ghosts who have come to lead me,
To a fate most unkind.

This is when you really start planning
Procrastination has to flee
There are steps that now need climbing,
So i can leave this world with ease

But i gotta go out swinging,
Its what God expects of me
Ill serve him til my last breath
And he comes to rescue me.

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Dan Kearley November 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM So sorry to read about your father. I went thru the same thing with my dad.That last verse helps to ease the pain a little.Nice write,very heartfelt for me..

Sara Kendrick November 25, 2012 at 5:18 AM Enjoyed reading your work..I hope that it was not a bad report..There is a famous poem by Dylan Thomas that would be a good to read along with your work..I think it is called "Don't Go Softly Into The Night"...Sara Carl Fraser November 25, 2012 at 7:59 AM Thanks Sara, no this is not about me, but about my Dad, doctors can do nothing for him now so he is facing the inevitable. I will check out the poem you mentioned. Thanks for commenting, blessings Carl

Holly Moore November 25, 2012 at 3:59 AM I'm not sure what to say...I'm so sorry if it's an illness you have or whatever. The poem really says a lot. Thank you for your comments....Holly Moore Carl Fraser November 25, 2012 at 8:01 AM Thanks Holly, as i mentioned above to Sara, this is about my Dad and what hes presently goin thru. Thanks for reading, blessings, Carl