If I Were Immortal
One may think what a boon it is to be immortal
Defeating death may at first seem the greatest victory
When ill health plagues, striving for a cure, seems pivotal
No doubt, longevity of life in many eyes is savoury
When time no more becomes a severe constraint,
What all wonderful things one can do and plan
With colors many, the canvas of the sky, he can paint
What all chances will unfold within his limitless time span
Through the years, one can garner knowledge and wisdom
Read books at will and focus on anything one likes to do
Needn’t hurry, linger on in places one wishes to be with freedom
Before him unfolds endless chances and pleasures to woo
The immortal will be much ahead of others in thoughts and deeds
But even among dear ones and neighbors, won’t he feel isolated?
Can anyone understand what he really needs?
There could be chances of him, being seen as antiquated
How painful, it is to watch dear ones falling dead one by one
Won’t he feel crest fallen when he can’t mix with men of his age?
An endless life on this strife ridden world, most of us would shun
I am sure one who is immortal may feel perpetually shut in a cage
Time without halting, drags him on and on to eternity
Months and years will hang on him like crushing weight
Sure he will be treated like an existential absurdity
How miserable life would be for one without an expiry date
In the eternal flux of life, I don’t want to be ever on the move
Being pushed in and out of time will be a terrible bore.
It would be like a rolling stone knocked off by every passing wave
Death may scare me, but immortality scares me even more!
Placed Second
April.24.2022
If I Were Immortal Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Anoucheka Gangabissoon
Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2022
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