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The Other Side

Death kissed me on the cheek
and said I could remain
I still had time to keep
but she’d be back again

For death she is a woman
A fickle fearsome foe
There amidst the shadows
Impossible to know

I said “You’re not my lover”
She sneered, “But I’m still death.
One day I’ll come to take you
when you breathe your final breath

“I am not afraid of you.
No I will not hide.
There is another life to live
on the other side.”

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Byeol Captain

Date: 2/27/2025 7:36:00 PM

Hum, you potrayed death in a good way.

William Darnell Sr

Date: 6/14/2024 6:32:00 PM

Happy Belated POTD, Richard! it was a fun read and great penning. I'm fav it, keepsake! Have a Great Evening! Warm Regards, William

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2024 7:13:00 AM

Thanks William. Sorry for the late reply.

Deb M

Date: 5/10/2024 4:00:00 PM

A poignant write Richard….Enjoyed! Belated POTD Congratulations! Debx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2024 7:14:00 AM

Thanks so much.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/9/2024 6:54:00 PM

I like this, Richard! Each line…each verse, a fun read! Congratulations on POTD! Fave

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2024 7:14:00 AM

Much appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/9/2024 2:12:00 AM

- A lovely poem written with emotion, Richard ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/9/2024 6:06:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/8/2024 12:28:00 AM

Perhaps she’s waiting in the wings, a long wait hopefully. A great write Richard, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2024 4:05:00 AM

“Lol” My hope as well Beryl.

Daisy Meadows

Date: 5/7/2024 11:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2024 4:06:00 AM

Thanks Jeanette.

William Darnell Sr

Date: 5/7/2024 10:41:00 PM

Richard, Hello again my friend! Wow, nice work with that dipped quill of ink. Congratulations my friend, deserving as well on POTD. These lines resonate within me. ("I said “You’re not my lover” She sneered, “But I’m still death. One day I’ll come to take you when you breathe your final breath.") Warms Regards, William

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2024 4:07:00 AM

Thanks for such a kind response.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/7/2024 6:46:00 PM

Happy to return with congratulations on potd, very deserving-

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:50:00 PM

Thanks Michelle.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/7/2024 3:52:00 PM

Poetry-infused, yet purely factual last two lines. Love it. Congrats on POTD, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:51:00 PM

Great response, thanks Gershon.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/7/2024 3:44:00 PM

Congratulations Richard: Well deserving of POTD. To many - death has no face so perhaps we can bargain more easily with a less threatening persona than the Grim Reaper. Best, SuZ

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:51:00 PM

I like that thought. Thanks for visiting.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/7/2024 2:29:00 PM

Congratulations, Richard, on your excellent poem's achievement with POTD awards. Well earned, my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 2:30:00 PM

Thanks Soto.

Joseph May

Date: 5/7/2024 12:11:00 PM

Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 12:25:00 PM

Thanks Joseph,

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/7/2024 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD Richard Lamoureux! I love that death can be female, your open mind shines. My favorite comic book is "Lady Death" she is in my BIO lol my alter ego. Enjoy your day! hugs Anaya

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 12:24:00 PM

Cool! Thanks for such a great comment.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/7/2024 11:46:00 AM

I love this Richard. What a shrew, eh? I'm glad you stand against her. Beautifully written Quatrain that flows easily. Congratulations on POTD! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 11:47:00 AM

Thanks Linda.

Karen Jones

Date: 5/7/2024 10:53:00 AM

This is really cool and very entertaining. What an original idea that death is a woman! Usually we se grim reaper as masculine I think! I like the flowing rhyme and especially the positive ending! Congratulations Richard on potd!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 11:50:00 AM

Thanks Karen.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 11:47:00 AM

Thanks Karen.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/7/2024 10:26:00 AM

I'd never thought of death as being female - guess its the ultimate 'femme fatale" many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 10:28:00 AM

Thanks Jan. Hugs Rick.

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/7/2024 9:42:00 AM

Dear Richard, back with my heartiest congratulations for your beautiful poem’s recognition with POTD honors. Well deserved my friend. Enjoy your special day. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 9:48:00 AM

Thank Susan. ;0)