Unknown

Attending funerals plays with your mind The authentic in your face hardman Fills the church, amazing speeches We all cry The truest, loveliest family man Smallish gathering Speech by celebrant unmoving (I hadn't actually stopped crying from the first one) What will be said about me, it's unknown There's snippets, I should scrap book them for days like these I have family, old friends, new friends, colleagues, ex colleagues. If I start now I be substantially more popular by then (but I'm too lazy) I even like the stories that are told about me Trouble is, whilst alive I write my own eulogy and epitaph It exists in my mind I'm unknown Just a spattering of labels and factual expressions I just don't bring myself to life 2nd Place Writing Challenge - 'U' Words - Poetry Contest 17th April 2023 Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/19/2023 12:34:00 PM

- Congratulations on your win ... sense a little sadness in your lines ... lovely written, D.D. :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/19/2023 12:59:00 PM

Thanks, I was a feeling it a bit that day but I'm alright again now. Thanks for your lovely comment :)

Constance La France

Date: 4/19/2023 6:41:00 AM

Dilly, thank you so much for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Wonderful !

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/19/2023 6:41:00 AM

Many thanks Constance, always a pleasure

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/18/2023 9:09:00 PM

The unknown, though suspicious, is pleasantly mysterious - A very beautifully written poem. Congratulations!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/19/2023 12:52:00 AM

Let's hope so!

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 4/18/2023 7:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the Contest...Dally. Your creatives are always supper.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/19/2023 12:50:00 AM

Thanks Alfonso, I do let my mind wander :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/18/2023 7:16:00 PM

Love this one. Interesting view. Congratulations your win! :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/19/2023 12:49:00 AM

Thanks Linda

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/18/2023 2:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Unknown" is a creative write. Some do write their own eulogy/epitaph. I have never thought about it. You are making us think. Have a blessed day.................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/18/2023 3:22:00 PM

Thanks Paula - I'd find it very hard. Let those with rose tinted glasses write it... Although when the time comes I might leave a few prompts!

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/18/2023 11:20:00 AM

Congrats on your place in the contest, it doesn't reflect the true merit of our poem.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/18/2023 11:58:00 AM

Haha we do need to publish that collab but there's no 'our' in this one - yours are much cheerier :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/18/2023 11:19:00 AM

Dearest DD It sounds like any day now you are waiting for your real life to begin. It has begun dear one, you ARE somebody very special. Unfortunately when you have wafted to heaven, you wont know what they say at the service for you, but I know it will be accolades and tributes a special life led but an amazing lady. Your poem was thought provoking and yes it covered the subject Unknown perfectly. Well done.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/18/2023 11:57:00 AM

Thanks Wen, I am a bit like that. I was in a melancholy mood when I wrote it. I'm off to Belfast soon with friends (couple of weeks time). There's just a lot going on and I haven't been able to hit my stride for a while.

Paul Willason

Date: 4/17/2023 11:46:00 PM

Interesting to contemplate what people would say about you....I guess one is always too self critical and given to overlook the positive attributes. Your poem has got my mind thinking. Your poems explore a wide range of themes and subjects....always thought provoking DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/18/2023 12:14:00 AM

Thanks Paul, one of the best I heard recently was my friend describing how I'd be swimming in love if I saw myself as others see me - it's a beautiful thought but I quickly move to an overlaid narrative even though I know there wasn't one. (Although 24 hours in my company might produce other feelings... Actually I've been 48 hours in her company... And am about to be again. I might need a rethink!)