Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

I'Ll Just Close My Eyes

This knowledge I possess
It chills me to my core,
In who can I confide
That tomorrow is no more.

I cannot tell my loved ones
I could not bear their pain,
How could I let them suffer
In the hours that remain.

I cannot approach strangers
Like a prophet preaching doom,
Telling them the end is nigh
They'd just think I'm a loon.

Yet as midnight strikes
And oblivion now beckons,
I, and no-one else
Will face those final seconds.

For they have no idea,
That the end time has arrived
No screaming fits, no wailing tears,
I'll  just close my eyes.










Entry for
What if there was no tomorrow Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Silent One.
19/8/2019

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Eve Roper August 24, 2019 at 10:28 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2019 at 1:28 PM - You take it as a man and master the fear alone - Congratulations on your win, Gary - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith August 24, 2019 at 1:57 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Beautiful Scars August 24, 2019 at 11:32 AM if only we could just close our eyes...great poem congrats :)-luloo Gary Smith August 24, 2019 at 12:18 PM Thank you Lu Loo. :)

Edward Ibeh August 24, 2019 at 7:45 AM Amazing! Really enjoyed this, Gary:-) Congrats on your win! Gary Smith August 24, 2019 at 7:48 AM Thank you Edward. :)

Silent One August 24, 2019 at 4:15 AM Like they say knowledge is power... great take on the contest Gary.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gary Smith August 24, 2019 at 6:22 AM Thank you Silent one. :)

Swetha Vangaveti August 21, 2019 at 10:25 PM A heart touching one !!!! Gary Smith August 22, 2019 at 7:19 AM Thank you Swetha. :)