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Songs Of Prometheus - Life Death Rebirth

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A pondering upon the cycle of life, death and rebirth, or Nietzsche's Eternal Return

there will be a baby crying in the next room, but not yet people are still standing around my bed and I'm still on my last breaths they won't leave until I have gone a brown leaf about to fall I remember the white foam of waves not rampaging bulls in Spanish streets but subtle colourings of children's books gently paging in rippling tides by bare feet sand on toes in fizziness those waves, they kept on repeating some are probably praying others counting along with the clock they stand around my bed some I want to leave, others I want to stay with I've done the fighting, I've done the pleading cue the baby in the next room

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Bill Baker

Date: 1/2/2024 10:21:00 PM

Well written thoughts on the life cycle, Clive. Your imagery and descriptive scenes were very lifelike. I could feel the acceptance of death in him. Sadness and a sense of release. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, my friend. Happy New Year! Have a great 2024! Bill

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 1/3/2024 6:14:00 AM

Thanks Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 12/27/2023 10:45:00 PM

This made my heart just heavy, as i can feel this what you’ve described. A person lying in death bed. And their thoughts at the end of the day especially those last lines hit so strong for me. What a soul stirring write this is. Gosh power of words, one can never know, maybe you dont realise but this one is so powerful! I dont believe in rebirth either but i think youve described that passing moment so well.. I wrote something similr long time ago but ofcourse mine was dark.pleasure readng this

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/28/2023 12:24:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for reading, I always appreciate your support IE

Tom Woody

Date: 12/27/2023 3:54:00 PM

Awesome existentialism, poetically speaking, though I don't believe in reincarnation. I like the middle stanza where you digress a bit to memory lane

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 4:02:00 PM

existentialism, yes great word, thanks for your thoughts Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/27/2023 3:41:00 PM

wonderful ponderings hidden within your brilliant words, Clive. Nietsche's 'Eternal Return' isn't for everyone....some people find him confusing and even offensive. You've captured the heart of one his concepts quite well. Gotta love Nietzsche! have a great evening, Sara

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 3:52:00 PM

Thanks Sara, I always enjoy a pondering

Mark Hughes

Date: 12/27/2023 8:20:00 AM

So visually descriptive Clive, what a talent you are, another show of your literary brilliance!!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 3:25:00 PM

You're very kind Mark, I appreciate you saying that

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/27/2023 5:50:00 AM

Lovely writing, though - with all my heart (and I must say it) - I believe those who are saved by grace, through faith in Jesus, will enter into the kingdom of heaven, where God's throne holds the King Himself. God bless you with much love, Gina

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 3:24:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Gina

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/27/2023 3:29:00 AM

This is a very deep and intriguing write.. Reflecting the way, cycle of life works in life, death and rebirth.. A very complex dynamic, you've presented here, when one person is on the edge of leaving this journey, having experiencing both bitter and sweet moments with different faces.. And on the other hand, a new bud is ready to be born.. Yet, there's a fathomless feeling, which indicates rebirth.. A creative one, truly, I loved reading this!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/27/2023 3:23:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your views on my poem, I'm grateful for your support