Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Why Not

What’s wrong with our culture
That we’re so deathly afraid
To talk about death and dying

It’s a process we will all go through
In one way or another
Yet hush hush it’s taboo
 
Don’t want to talk about it
Don’t want to hear about it 
We’re so tense and uptight

Keeping our thoughts private at all cost
Can’t expect any tête-à-tête discussion
Because people say the oddest things

As the process of our life slips away
What a relief it would be
To share and discuss openly



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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Gershon Wolf October 12, 2018 at 3:42 PM What you've written I accept as heartfelt and true, and yet we are here in this world to live. A thought: You know how you feel around someone who only talks about his/her ailments and/or afflictions? So, maybe that's how people feel when the subject of death is overmuch dwelt upon...At any rate, here's to life! to you and to your family! Best wishes, Gershon Line Gauthier October 12, 2018 at 8:40 PM Agreed, Gershon...There are people who will tell you it's a nice day and you wonder what they're complaining about. Communication is so much more that words.

Rhona Mcferran October 12, 2018 at 11:06 AM So very true... well penned, my friend!

Connie Marcum Wong October 10, 2018 at 8:21 PM I agree Line. It helps to be able to share thoughts with someone. Our birth and death are both divine. Very insightfull! : ) Line Gauthier October 10, 2018 at 8:59 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for your most appreciated visit and comment.