Death

A mystery for us mere human being to unravel;
B elief and logic fight over our world, all in confusion.
C ome stealthily, it does, while as busy beavers we wander.
D riven to sudden halt; surprise, shock and suffering grip tight.
E ssentials prop up from some dormant sector of the mind to
F ace strain and stress, in some old robotic approach once instilled.
G ot to hold upon, got to stand, got to function, as needed.
H earing and understanding are postponed until opportune.
I  rony of life or mockery of fate; its own will to 
J  eer at our needs, feelings, state of being and expectation.
K indness, generosity and support shower from around
L ike lightness filtering in very long dark and gloomy night.
M esmerised we are of a display of crowding humane touch 
N ever anticipated and evaluated in our 
O rganisation selfish, to conquer,to build and to rise.
P artly wrecked, partly saved, we wade hard to breathe and to sustain.
Q uestions are many and answers less; in our everyday, they 
R ecur, growing in number and torturing us with chagrin. 
S omebody, luckily has to be here to listen, to share, 
T o give some answers; family or friends, for us to pick up. 
U nderstanding and accepting, all we are left with, to fill
V oid that keeps growing larger and larger while self confidence
W avers often; diversion from normal path of ours, repeats.
X enacious we are with willpower strong to rebuild upon.
Y ears of engineering; alas, some habits have to be dropped.
Z eal to live God's given life has to be gathered to move on!


25/06/2017
15 syllables per line.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lindley Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Truly amazingly creative and a pleasure to read such poetic craftsmanship my friend! Love the 15 syllable aspect of it as well... A fav..
U.D Palawon  Avatar
August 3, 2017 at 8:46 AM
I'm so glad of your visit and appreciation. Your comment is one so encouraging. All the best in life. Thanks a lot. :) Sunita
Schumacker Avatar
June 30, 2017 at 2:29 PM
Hi Sunita, Very interesting. I read a few of your other works as well. They were enjoyable. I see you are a very diverse writer. Keep up the good work. Thank you for commenting on my short story First Date. (The short story location does not have a return "comments" area.) I appreciate your remarks. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day. Earl
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Thanks friend for the generous comment. Your short story was out of common. I enjoyed it. :)
Pett Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 7:44 AM
Hi Sunita, absolutely brilliant and so clever to use the whole alphabet and fifteen syllables per line is amazing, inspirational piece. :))
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 12:33 PM
Hi Roy, glad to have your visit...thanks for reading and leaving such nice words. :)
Andresen Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 4:05 AM
- A skilled poem, Sunita :) - Very well done ABC poem, impressive ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 5:03 AM
Thanks Sunshine. Your visit and your valuable comment is so much appreciated. Hugs Sunita :)
Trifiatis Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 2:34 AM
" Death is a celestial pillow upon which the soul rests for a while dreaming of the life to come." is as close as I came to explain death, a definition that cannot compete with your marvelous analysis of the eternal mystery you my dear, Sunita have so gloriously depicte! Excellent!
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 5:03 AM
Oh it a superb one liner you just gave here describing death! I'm so touched by your visit and praise for my small endeavour. Thanks lot. :)
Turner Avatar
June 25, 2017 at 8:57 AM
So many wonderful lines in this one Sunita. Well done! I love it:)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 25, 2017 at 10:31 AM
Hi Daniel hope u'r doing fine...thanks lot for the visit and comment. :)
Smith Avatar
June 25, 2017 at 8:37 AM
Wow...that's incredible
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Hi thanks Tim for the read and appreciation. :)
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