Kelly Deschler Poet Quatrain

Death Be But a Lullaby

Death be but a lullaby
which sings the soul to sleep,
calming is thy tender melody
so no more we may weep

Death be but a lullaby
to soothe thy weary head,
once overcome by life's travails
now freely dances with the dead

Death be but a lullaby
how sweetly the reaper sings,
his harmony of heaven uplifts
as if carried upon white wings

Death be but a lullaby
meant to follow right along,
walk behind his hooded robe
this Pied Piper and his song

Death be but a lullaby
to listen to without fear,
when the reaper's tolling bell
comes a'ringing in thy ear.

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John Watt January 10, 2020 at 12:42 PM Kelly, these are comforting thoughts not only to those who fear their own death, but also to those who are left behind when a body is released from its suffering and is escorted into a far better place. Thank you for sharing this ~ John Kelly Deschler March 9, 2020 at 5:29 PM Thanks for reading John... I really appreciate your kind comments on this poem :)

Timothy Mcguire January 9, 2020 at 12:51 AM Fabulous! A FAVE for me. Kelly Deschler February 24, 2020 at 5:52 PM Thank you for making this poem a favorite... I'm glad you enjoyed it Timothy :)

Mark Peterson December 24, 2019 at 7:52 PM You have indeed sung a lovely song to entrance the ear and mind and thus to render scarcely noticeable the passage from this room to the next. Effortlessly composed and sublimely conveyed with majesty. Kelly Deschler February 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM Thank you so very much my friend :)

Paul Callus December 8, 2019 at 1:31 PM I love the way you deal with death, Kelly; I am sure that from now on I'll look at it with different eyes:) The repeated line is very effective. ~ All the best // paul Kelly Deschler January 17, 2020 at 5:55 PM Thanks for reading and commenting so kindly, as always :)

Darlene De Beaulieu November 16, 2019 at 5:04 PM Hello Kelly Deschler, we never know when the reaper will come. Have a nice evening my friend. Kelly Deschler January 17, 2020 at 5:39 PM Hello there, and thanks for reading Darlene... That is exactly why we must enjoy our lives to the fullest each and every day :)

Quoth Theraven November 16, 2019 at 1:31 PM Kelly, Very nice lullaby. This poem has set the mood so well, thank you for the inspiration. I needed that today. -Richard Kelly Deschler January 17, 2020 at 5:24 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem... So glad it inspired you Richard :)

John Hamilton October 28, 2019 at 9:43 AM Loved this Kelly, how interesting how you made death feel welcome, like listening to a fave song, very cool vibe! Kelly Deschler January 15, 2020 at 1:26 PM Thanks for reading John... I just wanted to take away the fear and dreariness of death, and make it something more comforting with this poem :)

Roger Horsch October 24, 2019 at 1:15 PM Hello Kelly, I love the fluidity and your rhyming of this poem. I couldn't have described death as a lullaby any better than you did. It is also wonderful to say hi to my friend again......luv.... Roger Kelly Deschler January 15, 2020 at 12:34 PM Hello Roger, it is so good to see you again, my friend... Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem :)

Timothy Mcguire October 22, 2019 at 9:42 PM This is one fabulous poem! A fav for me :) Kelly Deschler January 8, 2020 at 6:08 PM Thank you so much for making this poem a favorite Timothy :)

John Gondolf October 16, 2019 at 4:41 AM “Death be but a lullaby which sings the soul to sleep” great opening, Kelly, I enjoyed your dark little song. Nicely penned my friend. Hugs, John Kelly Deschler January 8, 2020 at 5:58 PM Thank you John... I appreciate your lovely comment :)

Chris Green October 14, 2019 at 7:51 AM This was really cool. I love the feel of this and the repeating lines made it feel song-like. As if a lullaby. Really nicely done Kelly Kelly Deschler December 17, 2019 at 8:39 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem Chris :)

Arturo Michael October 10, 2019 at 6:00 AM A lovely write, full of art and rhythm..." when the reaper's tolling bell comes a'ringing in thy ear." cool ending Kelly Deschler December 16, 2019 at 9:06 PM Thank you so much for reading and commenting so kindly on my poem Arturo :)