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Long Illness Poems - Poems about Long Illness

Momma's Bible

... The first time I saw her face, dripping water from stands of dark brown hair, eyes bright and innocent, she spoke to me, telling me her name, date of birth, and the date of her baptism......

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Categories: long illness, bible, birth, blessing, caregiving,
Form: Personification

Towards the light

...Today was the day my partner would go, Through the tunnel of light and her pain was no more, My pain begins the end I don't know, Today is no different the pain seems to grow, I had the miser......

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Categories: long illness, bereavement, cancer, death,
Form: Rhyme

Free To Fly

...I, sadly, had a vision about this... My neighbour's husband passed away, after a very long illness. He is free from pain and suffering. Rest in peace; and my condolences to his wife. They were marrie......

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Categories: long illness, angel, bereavement, death, dedication,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

This Is Who I Am

...I am XXXXXXX Caring, intelligent, creative, true friend Sister of Dan and Bob, sister-in-law of Sharon, Helena, and Dorothy Lover of good books, fine food, and family Who feels fortunate, loved, ......

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Categories: long illness, character, life, me,
Form: Bio

Impossible Joy

...Unaffected by the external, you ask? But no, that is impossible. However, our insides can be lubricated with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit brings consolation, peace and joy. Holy water, bri......

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Categories: long illness, joy,
Form: Prose Poetry

When a Writer Meets

...When a writer meets another writer It's like meeting self In a different form, time, language It's like meeting a twin Born on same days, with experiences alike With a blended expertise, with ......

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Categories: long illness, poetry, poets, write, writing,
Form: Free verse

Mandela

...FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, on Tuesday, December 10 A tear silently crawled down my cheek As eulogies fall and despair rise to the peak. I see the crowd, the leaders, the well-wishers H......

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Categories: long illness, death, dedication, depression,
Form: Elegy

On Hearing of the Death of Friends

...ON HEARING OF THE DEATH OF FRIENDS whether close or far if one is long accustomed shock! sudden but mild “oh he/she had long illness” or “I was surprised by the news” close friends......

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Categories: long illness, death
Form: Tanka

No Code

...20th Century Planet Earth New York City Television Reporter at JFK to random traveler: "Excuse me, sir---sir, are you afraid of flying? Random traveler: "No. C......

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Categories: long illness, allegory, death, funny, peopleme,
Form: Light Verse

Change of Speed.

...He was seized with an obsession, it wasn't like balsam to his hurt feelings, and his body has been waisted by the long illness. The streets were bedecked with flags, and the soldier declared hims......

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Categories: long illness, adventure, allegory, death, history,
Form: Free verse