Physics of Death

For some,
Living in the slum,
Of life’s shadow,
Saying what does it really matter.
Death hath bequeath,
The end of the shadow,
And all the forms of life’s matter!
.
But it’s only an end of form,
So don’t be alarmed.
It’s not the end of life,
It’s the end of the strife,
That some are calling their life!
.
It’s only our form of matter,
The life’s energy release,
That death has bequeathed,
Of the physical form,
Only  mind’s alarm,
While in the physical form!

For the mind of the flesh,
It’s alarm has now passed,
Life has released it’s pieces,
For the pieces of the past,
Death releases at last,
The quality of life’s quantity,
Bountifully!

So now may we learn as we live,
Our life is not strife,
To be sure, it is life,
Let us live, in the form of our matter,
And we won’t be the sadder,
In the scattered,
Lot of the matter,
Of strife's latter!

A being decease,
Is pleased,
I assure you.
Being released unto peace!

Having revealed their fleece,
To the One who really matters,
Who does not scatter,
The matter!

But is able to keep,
Without a seep,
The sheep, of His pastor,
For he is the Master!!

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Goff Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 9:30 PM
great poem! Moses! CONGRATS! jimbo
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor with two poems and the best to you in the finals John. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 22, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Congrats on this selection. About life: At 80 I've become so aware, so loving of all life. Is it because I am growing closer to the Maker who is LOVE ITSELF. I think so. Love, daver
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December 21, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Hi John, Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
Ahmad Avatar
September 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM
A good one John. A real reminder of death! Well-written.
L Avatar
September 4, 2009 at 9:48 AM
another nice piece Abe
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August 11, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Nicely written. Sara
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July 30, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Really had my mind pumping but i very much so enjoyed it. I hope to write as well as you one day...Sabrina
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July 21, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Dude, I enjoy your mix between hip hops wicked word twists and religious blues....Great write as always friend.......:JP)
Guzzi Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 2:50 PM
goodness..quite a mouthfull! Light & Love
Christian Avatar
June 25, 2009 at 2:15 AM
a very good write, thanks for your kind comments God bless you from diane
Goff Avatar
June 20, 2009 at 10:32 PM
John, spiritual truth is your strength! this I can clearly see! and thanks for comments! you're very kind, jim
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June 20, 2009 at 1:22 PM
It's comforting to think of death as a release unto peace and I fully agree with your observations in this inspiring and surprisingly uplifting write. If only we could all see death as the end to strife. When we release our "fleece," these trappings will surely never matter. Beautifully written, John! Love, Carolyn
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