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Death At Our Door

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the end is near
i sense it
i feel its breath
i hear its pulse

low hanging clouds 
above our heads
ever so slightly hover
clipped by the shadow of its wings
otherworldliness circles
somewhat like a vulture

deliberate and devious
ready to pounce
as soon as we let go     



AP: 2nd place 2021

Posted on November 23, 2020

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Rama Balasubramanian Date: 11/24/2020 4:12:00 AM Line do read the comments section of my poem which I wrote for you. Darlene has written something wonderful in it. Take care. Love and hugs. Rama Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/24/2020 10:03:00 AM Thanks, Rama. Namaste ~

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/23/2020 4:53:00 PM I don't know what to say... I simply hope that you can get past the dark clouds, and find a ray of sunshine eventually. Hope and Prayer, Gershon Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2020 8:36:00 PM Thanks, Gershon. I'm feeling at peace and glad I focused on befriending silence. I feel the love around me. No worries ~

Ann Gilmour Date: 11/23/2020 4:15:00 PM Your words have truly moved me dearest Line and I send you my love and support. I know, for I have done so myself, that to express your feelings is cathartic and will eventually help with the healing process ~ and in time may take away some of the pain deep inside... Bless you dearest friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2020 8:34:00 PM Thank you very much, Ann. Your kind words mean a lot to me ~

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/23/2020 12:24:00 PM Hello Lin, it does not matter what age we areYou are in my thoughts Lin. . The reason is death comes to all ages. I agree writing is the best way to keep busy. You are in my thoughts Lin. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/24/2020 11:28:00 AM Your welcome my friend. enjoy your day my friend. Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2020 8:33:00 PM Thank you so much, Darlene ~

Nancy Kaufman Date: 11/23/2020 12:21:00 PM Hi Line, I hope your intuitive poem is not a premonition beyond each day bringing us closer..It was well expressed though. Of course you know death is nothing to fear any way. It's the suffering we all want to avoid.. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2020 8:33:00 PM Thanks, Nancy. I scribbled this draft the day before my husband passed away.

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 11/23/2020 2:47:00 AM This is a beautiful write, I have seen it happen more than once. Poetry is a great way to be busy. Reading writing both.my thoughts ar with you. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2020 5:40:00 AM Thank you, Rama ~ i'll be coming across scribbled notes i left here and there in the last weeks