Near Death Nightmare

My memories are still as clear;
I feel each night that death is near.

With a sigh, I close my eyes
and hope to see the light -
people say it's blinding white...
And then I visualise:

My wife is there, her arms outstretched.
Again, I shout, 'I will not die.'
And if my story sounds far fetched,
then tell yourself I simply lie!

But that is why I'm still alive -
though born in eighteen sixty-five!

written 27th April for Chantelle's Near Death Experience contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Delaney Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 3:59 PM
I am so glad I never met your wife, Jack: She will live in infamy….lol SuZ
Proxenos Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Jack my friend how are you this though a nightmare is cleverly crafted and really funny. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
Callus Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 9:10 AM
It is definitely not the fear of death, but the fear of being reunited with the wife, lol :) ~ Best regards // paul
Ashley Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Dearest Jack, your intriguing poem is framed with wonderful rhythm and rhymes and finished with a great twist. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my friend.. ~Susan
Daniel Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 4:13 AM
Love the twist in the final line, Jack:)
Horsman Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Wow, Jack so scary, but love the deepness of the mind set here.
Peck Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Interesting poem, Jack ~ spooky, too :)
Ball Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 4:23 PM
WoW! And I thought I was getting old! Great story Jack told with great rhyme and meter. God Bless, JB
Babcock Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 3:54 PM
Enjoyed your write Jack and those nightmares can take us to strange places. Hope you both are keeping well. We are. love phyl
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