Riley Asher Nortje Poet Free verse

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this morning, 
as i lay in bed 
my eyes shut.  
listening to my own heartbeat, 
playing with the rhythm that is my very lifeline.
It was only a couple seconds, but
with all the sincerity i could conjure up
i thought that my heart had stopped. 
i could not hear it nor could I feel it 
beating in my chest. 

and as if i had been writing my will 
or on my deathbed, 
having already accepted my fate, 
it was the most peaceful couple of seconds i’ve felt in a while. 

what grim commentary from a 20-year-old.

~ r.a

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John Lawless January 31, 2023 at 10:34 AM I guess even the heart has to tap us on the shoulder now and then.....a thought provoking write...and I'm quite a bit older the 20 Riley Asher Nortje February 1, 2023 at 3:23 AM I hope you have found clarity, my friend. My inbox is always open to chat, no exceptions. However, I'm glad my writing had that effect on you. I'd love to hear any other thoughts you have on this piece, or any of my other pieces.