Death's Shadow

Shadows will absorb burdens of death’s hour where the brightest lights reach, touching my soul, and I’ll follow, a choreographed stroll through time, feeling love’s eternal shower. While the heartbroken grieve and angels sing, Death will come at night and shine like morning. The last breath drawn will be deepest, journeys new with all the love I have ever known. My father, leading by the hand, will show truest joys, reuniting family. While the heartbroken grieve and angels sing, Death will come at night and shine like morning. When darkest thoughts of death come to my mind and tears, heavy-laden, fall from my eyes, clouds may gather but not for days gone by. I may cry for cherished souls left behind. While the heartbroken grieve and angels sing, Death will come at night and shine like morning.
Written 12/5/14 Received HM in Death Shadow Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Merryman Avatar
April 14, 2017 at 11:00 PM
Beautifully written, Rhonda! I like the repetitive two lines at the end of each stanza. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim
Scars Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Rhonda- what a beautiful poem with perfect rhythm and rhyme- I always look for that in my winners...sorry for the delay comment- thank you and congrats :)-luloo
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December 26, 2014 at 11:10 PM
RHONDA, CONGRATULATIONS ... this is a nice sweet little HM... hugs.. Linda
Haight Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Absolutely wonderful, Rhonda. Your poem really stirs emotion in the heart and soul, and balances the sadness of death with the joy of eternal life. Congratulations on your win! Have a Blessed Christmas. 7 +Fav, Hugs, Sandra
May Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 9:06 AM
Great write and win Rhonda...A profound refrain line...Merry Christmas
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 2:17 AM
such a touching write Rhonda - congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 6:59 AM
awesome write Rhonda. :)
O'Leary Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Made me shudder! Very nice write!!
Lindley Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 7:57 AM
I find this write to be amazing. It touched my soul as I read it! A wonderful poem. Solid 7 from me..
Yvonne Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 4:29 AM
WOW! Another fav for me!
Meade Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? These words from Paul ring loudly in your words -- victory!
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December 5, 2014 at 11:20 AM
- Into the night ..... Entering through the door of death .... behind the unknown ... dawns dawn - A touching and beautiful poem, Rhonda - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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