by MaryBeth W.
Member since:
March 9, 2007

It is not delicate

January 23, 2008 06:16 AM EST (Updated: January 25, 2008 06:12 PM EST)
views: 22 | rating: 10/10 (3 votes) | comments: 5

Death sometimes
creeps around on little
delicate sneaky feet

but not this time

It comes crashing in,
a bull in a
china closet,
smashing ruthlessly

painfully

Death lingers and teases
on its big
lumbering feet,
pounding,
throbbing,
stabbing,

daring us to wish
it would just finish
up the job
and leave us

alone

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Comments: 5

Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Jan 24, 2008, 4:53pm EST
Nicely done. Writing is such a good method of healing too.
Cheryl W. Jan 24, 2008, 5:13pm EST
Powerful poem, MaryBeth..Well done.
Madame 'X' Jan 25, 2008, 1:04pm EST
This is really strong poem and a poem that will help many people.
Thank you MaryBeth - - - You are very brave !
Patricia F. Jan 25, 2008, 7:28pm EST
Amazing....just darned amazing you are!
MaryBeth W. Jan 26, 2008, 10:31am EST
Thanks all! It helps my heart not to break.

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