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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

Date: 1/10/2020 12:42:00 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
Date: 3/9/2020 5:29:00 PM

Thanks for reading John... I really appreciate your kind comments on this poem :)

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/9/2020 12:51:00 AM

Fabulous! A FAVE for me.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/24/2020 5:52:00 PM

Thank you for making this poem a favorite... I'm glad you enjoyed it Timothy :)

Mark Peterson

Date: 12/24/2019 7:52:00 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
Date: 2/15/2020 1:30:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend :)

Paul Callus

Date: 12/8/2019 1:31:00 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
Date: 1/17/2020 5:55:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting so kindly, as always :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/16/2019 5:04:00 PM

Hello Kelly Deschler, we never know when the reaper will come. Have a nice evening my friend.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/17/2020 5:39:00 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

Date: 11/16/2019 1:31:00 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
Date: 1/17/2020 5:24:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem... So glad it inspired you Richard :)

John Hamilton

Date: 10/28/2019 9:43:00 AM

Loved this Kelly, how interesting how you made death feel welcome, like listening to a fave song, very cool vibe!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/15/2020 1:26:00 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

Date: 10/24/2019 1:15:00 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
Date: 1/15/2020 12:34:00 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

Date: 10/22/2019 9:42:00 PM

This is one fabulous poem! A fav for me :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/8/2020 6:08:00 PM

Thank you so much for making this poem a favorite Timothy :)