Death Cannot Kill, What Cannot Die

Death cannot kill what cannot die,
though winds can float what cannot fly,
love like great oceans never dry,
faith has a force, don't ask God why.

Truth has a tongue, that cannot lie;
Death cannot kill what cannot die,
what cloud can steal the ageless sky,
who yet unborn can life deny?

It flows in me, o how could I
deny this bond that makes me cry.
Death cannot kill what cannot die,
in storms the waves don't say goodbye.

When twilight dies, daylight says hi,
seasons and times walks in to spy,
sages knows not, they only try,
Death cannot kill what cannot die.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gasun Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 6:13 AM
A stunning piece which really deserved its super win! CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend, Adeleke! Thank you so much for sharing as well. And since somebody sent me a message, i'm passing it to you, Happy Friendship Day! Big sweet hugs! love lots, Leonora
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August 4, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Adeleke, , Congratulations, with your winning poem..... goodnight~ Linda
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August 4, 2013 at 5:20 PM
love the win..SKAT
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July 15, 2013 at 4:26 PM
This is a really nice piece. Well done!
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