Our Last Thoughts
Last thoughts come before our final breath unexpected
Expressions of regret, sometimes heartfelt goodbyes,
A sincere apology on the lips of the dying detected
More likely words uttered in pain, as horrifying cries.
Sudden thoughts upon which one has long reflected
Others, not giving a second thought, most intentional lies,
Truth be known, we cannot know another’s final thoughts--
The last hopefully sensible thing they say before one dies.
It certainly behooves us to watch every word we say
For the last thought we speak is sending us away.
Ranked #55 on Best New Poems on Poetry Soup
May 23, 2021
Written April 24, 2021
For "Our Last Thoughts" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021
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