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The Evening's Come

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My stepdad struggled against death with alzheimers,
even when it got to the point he was in great pain,
choking from his inability to remember how to swallow
and these are the kinds of words I think a person with no
memories and struggling against death needs to hear.

The evening’s come. Now close your eyes, And gently drift into the night. Release your soul from earthly ties; The evening’s come. Now close your eyes. Move on beyond the star-laced skies Until you find the Greater Light. The evening’s come. Now close your eyes, And gently drift into the night. *See "About Poem" (Inspired by the movie, "Evening") For Brian Strand's Contest: SIX TO SIXTEEN any form ,any theme ,max of 16 lines Poetry Contest

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/21/2014 6:18:00 PM

This is one of my favorite writes, very publishable. Fav.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/10/2011 2:58:00 PM

Another fine poem my dear..I love the repeating of the evenings come...congrats. BG

John Smith

Date: 12/10/2011 7:15:00 AM

Congratulations, a great #1 win; but you have so many. I just woke up; now I want to sleep again.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/10/2011 5:52:00 AM

Wow love it congrats x

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/10/2011 2:19:00 AM

Wow! This poem has a metaphysical feel to it and a Big Congrats on it coming in number One! It is very beautiful and deserving of the honor.

Fabiyas M V

Date: 12/9/2011 7:55:00 PM

It is a realistic presentation,Andrea.Congratulations on your win!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/9/2011 7:08:00 PM

Hi Andrea,,,,,you are right about the theme...the background on your poem is very sad too. A diseased mind like this one is incapable of relaxing fully. Trapped with fear and irrationality...Congrats on this winner. Your personal writes are the best. Gwendolen

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/9/2011 5:24:00 PM

very dreamy Andie! loved [star-laced] Congrad's Light & Love

Sidney Beck

Date: 12/9/2011 3:42:00 PM

beautiful......i liked it immensely

Greg Stanley

Date: 12/9/2011 3:25:00 PM

Andrea, lovely poem, congratulations on your 1st place win

Bob Quigley

Date: 12/9/2011 2:34:00 PM

This poem flows so nicely Andrea. Congratulations on your win

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/9/2011 2:24:00 PM

Death did not come to me. I was just thinking gentle sleep. Lvoe, Joyce

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/9/2011 2:23:00 PM

Very pretty. This could be a lullaby. Congratulations Andrea. Love, Joyce

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/9/2011 11:31:00 AM

Congrats on your win Andrea. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 2/9/2011 9:10:00 AM

wow I missed this one-- very serene and I think I'd love hearing this when it's my time to die-- sorry I missed this gem before Andrea-- will go comment crazy by next week ok? happy I read this though-- has this contest been judged? I think this should be a winner--hugs to you :)

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 1/6/2011 12:28:00 AM

A gentle way with words that allows the person concerned to move on in peace knowing those around them acknowledge they have fought all they can and that now their time has come... Always going to be a difficult subject and time and my thoughts goes to those who may be going through similar circumstance right now...

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 1/1/2011 12:32:00 PM

Such sweet and loveing words for your loved one.I now this is a winner.Thanks for the kind comment and the congrats on my win Andrea.Hope your New Years is filled with blessings.Your friend Teresa

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/1/2011 10:31:00 AM

Sometimes it seems people need "permission" before they succumb to death. These loving words would have made the transition much easier, Andrea. Best wishes in Gareth's contest, Carolyn

Gareth James

Date: 1/1/2011 8:51:00 AM

:-)

Daver Austin

Date: 1/1/2011 8:13:00 AM

Very beautiful, Andrea. LOve, Dave

Skat A

Date: 12/31/2010 5:12:00 PM

Good Luck Andrea, and no I don't believe that the world will end in 2012. LOL.) maybe 2913..hahaha! I wrote that poem back in the year 1999.. How cool that I found and posted it here on the soup. Hope you are enjoying the new year. May you be blessed with a wonderful & awesome New Year! Take care*Luv~SKAT

Linda Milgate

Date: 12/31/2010 4:47:00 PM

Andrea this is such a beautiful poem like a chant, I'll think of it as a hospice chant. Really lovely. Must have been a difficult time. It rarely comes easily. Good luck in the contest. I am taking my time for poetry right now, many other things to deal with, but love checking in to read yours and some others.

Lynette Chachere

Date: 12/31/2010 4:42:00 PM

death seems so peaceful if you will let it be without fear...with lasting words that may rest your loved one(: ~Always&Forever Lynette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/31/2010 2:07:00 PM

Simply elegant Andrea.. sweetly penned and a touching write my friend.. good luck in the contest to a man who inspired u to create such beauty here... HNY EVE with luv..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 12/31/2010 11:35:00 AM

Truly outstanding heartfelt entry, Andrea. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Good luck. Thanks for all your wonderful comments during 2010. Wishing you and yours a very healthy and happy 2011. luv Ralph