Stillness

When life begins to slip away,
I take a bath.
With one last breath,
I hold myself under the water.
In this stillness, I am calm.
The relief of death seems to comfort me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gauthier Avatar
November 10, 2022 at 9:12 PM
A practical tip for achieving calmness.
Hutchings Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations, Makayla! Your poem is hauntingly beautiful. It is sad, but very well-written. Well done!! Much love...Meghan
Alex Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Serene stillness. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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