Death Dramatic Monologue Poems | Examples

These Death Dramatic Monologue poems are examples of Dramatic Monologue poems about Death. These are the best examples of Dramatic Monologue Death poems written by international poets.


Premium MemberLast Reflection

Last Reflection

You have paid the ultimate price,
And I, made the greatest sacrifice.
When the time came
You answered the call
And gave your all.

My son, what remains of you
Lies in this casket in dress blues.
I hope the cause was just and true,
So, I, will not your death rue.

I know that you were brave
And other’s lives did save.
I know most will forget your name
But I can’t find it in my heart to blame
For they may be standing here like me
Knowing what it takes to be free.
war


Premium MemberHe Walks And Breathes With Fervency

"Why!' The 'why' is irrelevant!
The 'why' is counted for everything,
The Satanic stands for; to bid his.

His soul: aimed at the chaos of humanity.
His nectar is disparity, he harnesses.
He walks and breathes with fervency!

He stands for rebellion, unto which:
He grows bigger and stronger,
Against everything good!

He falsely informs love:
Whereas he is incapable of doing so.
He walks and breathes cunningly!'

Though I walk in the shadows of death;
I shall fear no evil doing unto me.
I am armored; I will be able to stand within.

My battle is hard; his chaos is so strong!
What's this I walk through?
He walks and breathes so cunningly!"

Premium MemberWhere Are We Going

When we are young we may ask, where are we going? Life is a long winding road, filled with adventure. Will we stay in our hometown or,  will we travel around the world? Will our talents be born to the world or, will we hide them to our self? Many talents I may have, painter, sculptor, print-maker, ceramist, and writer,  I shall not pick one, for I shall pick all for this one life. Life brings me much enjoy, death and sadness. All in one short life, how does one contain it all? Where are we going, does anyone ever really know?

Premium MemberWe Go On

How sweet the sorrow
How deep the void 
We go on with one less tale of footprints in the sand beside us. 
With wishful eye is cast memory’s glance to those prints found falling forever behind, the spirit of their artist slowly fading from this earth as the winds of time swallow even our own mind’s memory of their placement.
Gathered in our grief,   
huddled in our memories, recalling the joys, 
experiencing the heartache, sharing the load of all those who will somehow carry on, 
we proceed in reaffirmed certainty of our own impending fate, 
less in number 
aware of our solitude 
all the more alone 
yet better for having had a moment in which to share life's path together.

Premium MemberThe Weight of Words

There is so much
left unsaid

Words will go on
forevermore

As I sit next
to her bed

With all the words
that needs to be said

I hear her feeble breath
laborious gasping 

If I utter a word
I know I won't stop

But in her condition
will she hear any of it

In my heart of hearts
I hope she does

But it will satisfy no one
but myself

Wishful thinking 
that will be

For I will know
the truth of it

That it will all be words
carried by the winds

Words that would
satisfy all her questions

Words were the
answers she needed to hear

Words she longed for
and clung to life for

Words that ...

"We're turning the machines off,
I'm sorry but she's gone."

... that matters?


Premium MemberMeaning of Life

We are only as a being of what
A breathing creature of nature
A devine soul of a breathe 
Molecule of extreme DNA make
What is Meaning of Life

Except that to be free, to love
Of hatred and greed do we kill
Not just of the soul but spirit as well
A dying meaning of life 
Here today,gone tomorrow; yesterday thought

A heart like gold,tears share emotion
Kindness of one's heart we share alike
But in darkness what we become
The meaning of life,who are we 

Is there purpose or just to live n~die 
It is our instincts to love we strive
For better or worse, even in death we care 
But those who pull trigger, what do they care 
Except life they take be not theirs
Meaning of Life, just to be buried deep in ground

Premium MemberThe Loss of My Friend

Oh sorrows I pray thee - cast not your long shadow upon me. Favor me instead with your blind eye - leaving me to bask in the radiant glow of warming sun and the taste of loving memories upon my heart.  Let me be cleansed by the joy of this painful void now forever to be present  with the knowledge I am better for it - having once known that void filled with the blessings and joyful spirit of my departed friend.

Premium MemberDon'T Mourn For Me I'M Alive In Heavens Skies-

"Don't mourn for me Be happy throw a party at the dead of me Celebrate with joys as I clasp my hands and pray I am not dead yet I love on in heavenly I dream about you all the time Don’t mourn for me Keep my spirit flowing? Through those I’ve touch Stop the mourning Vividly I’m here Amidst the generational spheres Humanity abundantly clear As my body rest here I am only memories My true essences has gone on to the heavens So in my birth you should have cried and moan Yet in my death I live you should laugh and play Shout to the masses hip-hip- hooray"
12/12/2021 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2021©

Premium MemberGrand Illusion-

Euphoria My head is wet in an aquarium Blue ribbon bottom Evil is calling Cello What ya eating blue Jell-O Death by love is not an option Suicide is not my friend Breath of fresh air Is tainted by evils flagellants Starship hatred Why are you here We used the music to find common ground With them and to get our freedoms rhythm Come dance freedom's rhythm Submerge from your fish bowl Dry off your head Inhale the smells of fresh baked bread Open your eyes to the witness you realize You're not dead your yet alive 11/18/21 Written by James Edward Lee Sr © 2021

Premium MemberBroken Like a Ship

Broken like a ship wedged upon the rocks I am in slow wait of my own destruction, crushed by the relentless rhythm of oncoming waves and changing tides.  Floundering in this the final moments of my existence as all that was before visible shall forever slip beneath the waves of time, leaving no record of my passing save the scattered pieces of my shattered dreams and fading memories of full sails upon smooth seas..... a time when blue skies and clear waters passed beneath my wings giving me full flight and freedom to dream tall dreams

Premium MemberOn Surviving

With just a dream, and no God, I
     endure: and toughen the weary mind; 
though women, children, and the old cry,
     I leave my tears and fears behind,
march forward, advance, and defy,
     until I've won what I couldn't find.

I, an untamed soul void of hope,
     seek paradise from death and strife;
and valiantly battle to cope
     and succeed (fighting for a life, 
that's better than the endless scope 
     of fleeing the blade of death's sharp scythe).

It'd be far easy to simply die,
     than to flourish, fly!?—and so thrive,
the gift of soaring so, so high.
     Therefore, I engineer (contrive!) 
than let salvation just pass me by 
     without a strong chance to survive.

Premium MemberIf We Just Believe We Shall Receive-

"If I just believe in if we just believe in Him He will He is the resurrection and the life He is Jesus He is resurrection and the life and those if yes even I just believe we will receive anyone who believes in Jesus who lives even after death shall live Jesus says He is the resurrection and the life if you believe in me you believe in Him Hce will I will even after death be the Resurrection Life,  Hallelujah Amen!"

9/27/20
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr © 2020

Premium MemberWe Are Pawns

Nothing is permanent.
Death proves that
In a glaring way
With no apology
Or heartfelt concern for us

She does not creep.
She pounces with a mighty mouth
Devouring our loved ones 
Suddenly
And completely

No matter how much we think we are ready
We are not
Death is a reminder
We are not in charge
And we had better enjoy every moment
We can while we still have it.

We are pawns in a game
Where rules are bent,
Crushed,
Broken 
And
Smashed.

Death.

Nothing like her.

Premium MemberNo One Loves Me So I'Ll Just Go--

I'm ten I have problems; Got no friend; No one loves me; Can' not hide; By and by; Suicide my only? I must cry; I must go away; I must die; No one miss me; So they'll be no goodbyes; Leading cause us ten year old to nineteen year old ; Suicide the second-leading cause of death in the US; As I tell this tale of strife as I now take my life;
6/3/19 written by James Edward Lee Sr.2019©

Premium MemberWhat Does Good Feel Like

My head is a giant ball of hurt.
I doubt I would feel a Mack truck 
If it ran over my head today
For I am already that sore.

I had heard of a head cold
But this is ridiculous.
I am so over being sick
So totally over it

Yet here I am in the throes of death
Wishing I had my health back
Not remembering what good 
Feels like.

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