Written in a Graveyard
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O God, I fear no peace, no life’s atone,
only silent condemnation disguised -
this misfortune is mine and mine alone
and to that end I have philosophised.
To the wider picture of death and woe
and to the fates writ in the stars above -
to life’s grim audit of joy and sorrow
perchance to unknow what I am sure of.
Yet I know only the end redeems all
but is late reprieve to a suffered heart -
there are no happy endings but withal
my spirit is gentled lest I depart.
O life that gives can take in sudden time
and alas I fear I have outlived mine.
Written: August 1989
Pic: Schnapper Rock Cemetery
Auckland, New Zealand.
Copyright © Keith D Trestrail | Year Posted 2022
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