Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Free verse

Sucker Punch

Death is at my bedroom door
It doesn’t have to knock
doesn’t have to show its face,
I can feel its presence...
Should I open and embrace eternity,
Or for a few more breaths suffer mortality?


~Contest: Bitesize #55
~Sponsor: Line Gauthier.

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Paul Callus November 30, 2022 at 11:51 PM At my age I can very much relate to your poem, Abdul! I have decided to leave the door slightly ajar...:) Congratulations on your podium finish. // paul Abdul Malik Mandani December 11, 2022 at 4:03 PM We are in the same boat, my friend. Leaving the door ajar is the best strategy. Let death not knock. It maybe deafening!

Beata Agustin November 28, 2022 at 7:53 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... wisdom poetically expressed God bless you.

Linda Alice Fowler November 28, 2022 at 2:47 PM Love the title - perfect for your theme. Very nicely done Abdul! Congratulations on your win! :) Abdul Malik Mandani November 28, 2022 at 3:28 PM Glad you liked it. Thanks

Line Gauthier November 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM Well penned, Abdul ~ congrats Abdul Malik Mandani November 28, 2022 at 3:27 PM Thanks much.

Unseeking Seeker November 22, 2022 at 1:24 AM I’m afraid death won’t ask for your permission when it comes to claim you! Abdul Malik Mandani November 22, 2022 at 6:04 AM Oh, but it does! What do you think the heart attacks and near death accidents are? They're forewarning that death has an eye on you, my friend?!