Close To You

CLOSE TO YOU
I never took they time to understand the nature of friendship
Now I lay on my back, my face looking up in the heavens
Fully on a tuxedo, on a Rolex watch and flowers in my hands
An imagined beauty, you all are, gowned with black outfits

Fare the well, you all sound nice as you wave me good bye
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust, as I proclaimed
I feel closer to you more than ever

My maker is waiting; I hesitate as am wheeled to the cemetery
Slow pace, you all walk, so as not to disturb my sleep
I feel the peace, such consideration as you all witness my final battle.

Am now gone but I still linger for the intimacy and closeness that I once felt
Am closer to you more than you can imagine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 24, 2016 at 9:59 PM
Kenneth, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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January 3, 2016 at 10:55 PM
KENNETH, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**
Yaseen Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 12:57 AM
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust, as I proclaimed I feel closer to you more than ever nicely said dear kenneth.. thumbs up
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