Last Words
I’ve written all the poems I could write
in this short span of earth life given me.
This final poem may seem a bit trite.
My finest sonnet it’s not meant to be.
It is a declaration of my love
and gratitude for you who now are here
to see me off! Know I’ve had plenty of
good living, so you need not shed a tear!
To relatives and good friends listening
to these last words of mine, you need to know
I hold you precious. More than anything,
have faith that to a good place we all go
and that I am with loved ones passed away.
I’ll see you all again one blessed day.
July 16, 2018 for Gregory R. Barden's My Muse, Mortal - Poetry Contest
(blessed pronounced as two separate syllables
Also, even though I pronounce poem as one syllable, I am using Howmanysyllables.com to count it as two syllables)
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