Peter Dome Poet Epitaph

Please Don'T Forget Me

Please Don’t Forget Me.
.
When I slumber and breathe no more
And the sun no longer shines upon me
My bones laid to rest 
Under idle peaceful ground
Within a chest
By a shady leafy sprawling tree
Please don’t forget me
.
Remember the warmth of heart
That once beat with so much love to share
Although not perfect I did my best
And I really cared although few cared
For me
.
My life was always a struggle
In a war I could never win
Thrown into the deep end from birth
But never learned to swim
.
But I was blessed to touched so many others hearts
By word never uttered or spoken
By baring my soul and deepest thoughts
With honesty and devotion
That resonated with countless thousands across the world
Over the presiding years 
Through wisdom joy laughter 
And many tears
. 
The tombstone above that bears my name
Will soon weather away and be overgrown
My life and being out of mind and memory
But through my legacy of words
Do not forget but remember me
.
For I was no different from you
With aspirations a need to love and be loved
And heart held dreams to pursue
But whatever you do
My words are heartfelt
And if you desire to read 
What I thought and believed
You may not always agree
With me
But please don’t forget me
.
Or it would be like I never existed.
.
Peter Dome©2020.

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Harry Horsman November 7, 2020 at 10:54 PM Wow, This is so powerful, Peter, your sentiment here so profound, One hopes our words from the heart and mind, will forever be here, to help shape the future...Wonderful poetry... Peter Dome November 8, 2020 at 6:16 AM Thank you Harry always a pleasure my friend. You are an exceptional writer, so I'm grateful for your kind words as always. Take care. Pete.

Silent One November 5, 2020 at 2:26 PM I agree... I think I wrote one about my death once... Peter Dome November 6, 2020 at 9:58 AM Hope it's a long way off my friend. I think one reason we all write, even though we may not be aware of it, is remaining mortal through our words. thank you take care. Pete.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 5, 2020 at 11:42 AM Hello Peter Dome, in memories your family will remember you. Talking of the good times they spent with you. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu November 6, 2020 at 12:11 PM Hello Peter, your family would not care if you were gone! Tha is sad. yes it is their choice. Your welcome. X Darlene. Peter Dome November 5, 2020 at 12:02 PM Hi Darlene. always a pleasure.My family wouldn't care if I was gone sadly.Their choice. Thank you. X

Silent One November 5, 2020 at 2:52 AM Strange, I was thinking about a poem in my head and it started with, you will miss me when you are gone... I dont think this person in your poem will forget you, even in death, we seem to be remembered more.. Deeply emotive poem, I hope you are well my friend.. Peter Dome November 5, 2020 at 12:05 PM Hi dear friend. We seem to be having a few synchronicities lately.They say great minds think alike. Would love to read your poem if you decide o write it.Maybe all poets should write how they would like to be remembered, isn't that one reason we write?. Thank you. Stay safe.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 5, 2020 at 1:58 AM - Yes, your words are heartbreaking ... a deeply moving poem, Peter - Hope you are well - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Peter Dome November 5, 2020 at 12:07 PM I'm great thank you. Hope you are too. Just something that popped into my head for some reason.You are a treasure and much appreciated. take care. X