Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

He Collapsed

He collapsed late this afternoon
Went without a whimper... DOA
Relatives and friends shook their heads
     Clucked their tongues
Pressure got to him apparently
Poor fellow worked himself to the bone  
     Shame he died so young 
 
He collapsed late this afternoon
Went without a whimper...DOA 
Not long ago, the pressure from without was a source of pride
Before it began to push on the walls of his spirit inside 

Was it that Eternal Pressure broke him
--Or did he cave from within?
He's not around anymore
We can hardly ask him ...

He collapsed late this afternoon 
That's all we know
   And all that matters...

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Michelle Faulkner August 31, 2018 at 3:52 PM My husband's brother passed suddenly last October - almost a year now - still hard to process it (I wrote my poem 'The Stars' in his memory) this is a chilling reminder that death can come anytime- Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 1:09 PM Yes, it sure can!...May your family know only joyous occasions going forward. ~ gw

Mike Gentile August 30, 2018 at 12:50 PM A potent reminder to try to live each day to the fullest! An excellent write Gershon !! Gershon Wolf August 30, 2018 at 1:57 PM You're so right. Thanks for the little pep talk, Mike. I really needed it today! 'You da man!' ~ Gershon

Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2018 at 9:02 AM The timing of this is significant. A friend I have known since I was 19 passed away suddenly and I just learned about it on Facebook. Gershon Wolf August 30, 2018 at 9:08 AM My condolences...Those sudden deaths are the hardest I think, leaving us clutching at straws and grasping the air for answers that are never there...May he rest in peace. ~ Gershon

Nette Onclaud August 30, 2018 at 3:14 AM death somehow comes without notice... well crafted with realistic tones, gershon... huggs Gershon Wolf August 30, 2018 at 8:59 AM Thank you so much for weighing in on this one, nette. Appreciate your support and encouragement. Best wishes, Gershon