Emile Pinet Poet Grook

In Ragged Breaths

age wrinkles the face of youth
and dulls its eyes~
in no time, Death is at my door
a shadow of a shadow...
my ears pretend not to hear
His approach
gasping in ragged breaths ~
His nails
scraping against old bones
Death drinks my tears

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Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 10:11 AM Emile, congratulations on your win in my Grook contest with this beautifully penned poem, love your quote and image, Constance Emile Pinet October 1, 2024 at 1:43 PM Thank you so much, Constance; I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend. Emile.

Sara Kendrick September 13, 2024 at 1:12 PM Congratulations on your winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Sara K Emile Pinet September 14, 2024 at 7:10 AM Thanks, Sara; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

David Crandall August 22, 2024 at 3:38 PM Nice portrait of a guy I don't want to see around any time soon. Emile Pinet August 23, 2024 at 7:50 AM Thanks, David; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2024 at 12:11 PM So imaginative and expressive Emile. Congratulations! :) Emile Pinet August 23, 2024 at 7:48 AM Thanks, Linda; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Kim Rodrigues August 22, 2024 at 8:33 AM Congrats, Emile! Emotive and rich in imagery! Emile Pinet August 22, 2024 at 10:39 AM Thanks, Kim; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

thriveni c mysore August 22, 2024 at 4:30 AM engraved words, such a beautiful quote, Fav. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Emile Pinet August 22, 2024 at 7:36 AM Thanks, Thriveni ; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2024 at 12:44 PM Wow. This is fantastic, Emile. A fave for me. Thanks for my placement in your last contest too Emile Pinet August 17, 2024 at 1:15 PM Thanks, Andrea; I'm glad you like it, my friend. Emile.

Lin Lane August 10, 2024 at 2:23 AM This is such an engaging write, Emile. Far beyond the scope of most who call themselves a poet. Emile Pinet August 10, 2024 at 6:21 AM Thanks, Lin; I appreciate your comments; you have made my day, my friend. Emile.