The Life of Death

What is it about taking your final breath?
What does it mean; the life of death…

The energy in the end of one’s existence, 
has been a conundrum full of resistance.
A body expired can be a spirit full of gain,
a human lifeless is where vitality can remain. 
I think that there’s vivacity in dying in vain. 

Vigor in silence if a soul’s in compliance, 
where the sun and rain form an alliance. 
An entity can be free in death if at peace,
where misery and agony seem to cease. 
A lonely soul’s torment can be put at ease.

The living and dying, the smiling and crying, 
there’s balance in the storm and in the drying. 
There’s a sparkle in death when life had zest,
and joy when your heart is finally put to rest.
We all ache for our souls to be finally blessed. 

Taking your last breath, what does that mean?
It’s the longing of our bodies to perished clean. 


The Life of Death Contest
Anthonoy Slausen
April 1, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lindley Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 8:28 AM
You always deliver golden verses with depth, power and brilliant talent displayed my friend.. A fav....
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April 10, 2018 at 2:36 AM
Congratulations on your win. Well deserved. Many wishes, Kai
Gauthier Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Congrats on your win, Laura. Beautifully executed.
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April 9, 2018 at 12:56 AM
Congratulations on your win, Laura.
Gondolf Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Some deep and profound thought on death, Luloo, I will ponder your thoughts. John
Gentry Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Congratulations on your win with this beautifully written poem. Inspirational.
Carber Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Congrats, Laura! A powerful and very thought-provoking poem.
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April 7, 2018 at 12:18 PM
Back with congratulations Hugs Eve ~`*
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April 5, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Superb, Luloo! Janice
Roper Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 9:13 PM
excellent , Laura! luck in the contest! Happy Easter hugs eve!
Lindley Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 1:46 PM
TRULY BRILLIANT POEM ON DEATH. A great message sent my friend, and your verses are beautiful and powerful. A fav..
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