Thoughts On An Ending

I often wonder how death will begin
     and will there be a warning sign to heed.
Will I feel something way down deep within
     Is it the end, no matter what my creed
Of course, it could be just a sudden blow
     No time to think or weigh the consequence
of how I lived my life, my deeds to tow
     No time for words to come to my defense
Will there be lights or helping hands to see
     the smiles of those we love long gone from earth
Or will light be a silent absentee
     with only darkness left to judge my worth
No matter how it ends, the seeds are sown
I’m grateful for this life that I have known


11/9/17
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Gauthier Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 7:54 PM
I very much enjoy your thought provoking poems. Well done.
Gentile Avatar
November 10, 2017 at 7:33 AM
Thank so much, Line, Happy Friday!!!
One Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 3:47 PM
We can never know how death will come.. As a cancer survivor, I am happy, I did not die from a terminal illness... I think i would prefer a quick death.. Deep write..
Gentile Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 5:51 PM
Me too, SO, I am also a survivor, I am intending to go in my sleep!!!
Manassian Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 1:02 PM
Thank provoking write, Mike. Very deep. One can't help but wonder.
Gentile Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Thank you Eileen !!
Smith Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 11:35 AM
Good write Mike, I too would like to go with a smile on my face...
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November 9, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Thanks Charlie
Sands Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 10:57 AM
Mike , you have the key. Gratitude! Well done! :) Happy Thursday
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November 9, 2017 at 11:06 AM
Thanks Heidi, Happy Thursday to you as well xxoo
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