Death Overtakes You

Death Overtakes You
 
Death overtakes you like a summer storm.
 
Suddenly,
It’s upon you.
 
Darkness covers your world...
 
Fear grips you. 
Consumes you.

 
The lightning appears.
It reveals things you did not see.
Things you forgot.
 
The thunder roars.
You hear things you did not hear.
Remembering…
 
Rain quenches;  
Washing away your sorrow and pain.
Carrying away your tears.
 
Passing...
 
The sun comes out again 
And everything is new,
and sweet,
and cool.
Memories…
 
A rainbow appears
Nestled
against the ominous backdrop of black thunderheads.
 
You are taken by the impact of the moment.
A life,
Such an awesome force,
And what it left behind…
The promise of you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Dunne Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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September 10, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Hi Maryanne! I really loved your poem! I was wondering if I could get your permission to translate it in spanish for an assignment, I'm a uni student. Thank you in advance, please let me know :)
Dunne Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 11:57 AM
Yes, but remember who wrote it. LOL Will you send me the translation afterwards. So I can see what it looks like in Spanish.
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