Departed

Mortal bodies shall not last
A tree with life shall wither still
Yes, man shall be the grass
Death is air, against man's will

Screams and wails bid departed child
Goodbye. Shock and fear dig a vacuum in
Comrade's heart. Three market days mild 
The pre-consuming pain, death is an abhorrent sin

But to live forever would be a futile
World, and man shall neither  fear
The Deity nor pray; Lord this brutal
World should pass away, in despair

Man shall become dust, yet peace
Like a river shall flow if life never cease
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Yes life will never end but we and our egos may...but matter is neither created nor destroyed it simply changes form ;) Light & Love
Williams Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 7:50 AM
hi Ingibo, she sure did. i like this one , thanks for your words today, David
Brown Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Enjoyed reading the words that flowed from your pen today Ingibo. Hoping you have a wonderful day full of inspiration. Love, Carol
Well Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Excellent poetry! Full of meaning and well expressed. Congrats!
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