Mortality
a poem10 total reviews
Comment from Regina Elliott
A stunning poem on the ageless subject of our own
mortality. So well penned and
timeless, Bill. Some of us think of our mortality more
than others. I hope you're having a serene Yuletide.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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A stunning poem on the ageless subject of our own
mortality. So well penned and
timeless, Bill. Some of us think of our mortality more
than others. I hope you're having a serene Yuletide.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Our grandchildren keep Christmas from becoming a humbug experience.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
A moving heart wrenching poem. It tears at the heart for those who have left us unexpectedly (my brother 2 months ago) or my husband where Huntington's is slowly wasting his body and cognitive ability. Just stunning and soulful.
Mary
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024
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A moving heart wrenching poem. It tears at the heart for those who have left us unexpectedly (my brother 2 months ago) or my husband where Huntington's is slowly wasting his body and cognitive ability. Just stunning and soulful.
Mary
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Mary, for the powerful review. I sat with my dad through the end.
Comment from tempeste
When I was a kid I thought my parents knew everything and could resolve everything.
I was in my early teens when one day finally I realised they didnt have the answers nor the solution to every problem.
I never gave much thought to death until my mother died suddenly, in a blink of an eye she was gone.
On the other hand my father grew old and weaker and it pained me to see his world become smaller, shrink.
He loved to travel as my parents ran their own travel business for 15 years.
Just getting out of bed into the wheelchair was a feat.
I watch our leaders and their lust for power , they drag nations to war and spend billions on warfare.
Biden's cognitive abilities are deteriorating , his Party lost the elections one would think he would just leave quietly, nope .. he is doing his utmost to start WW3.
More death and destruction will be his legacy.
Zelensky and Netanyahu have brought ruin to Ukraine and Israel.
Yet they continue their bellicose ways despite being two dead men walking.
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When I was a kid I thought my parents knew everything and could resolve everything.
I was in my early teens when one day finally I realised they didnt have the answers nor the solution to every problem.
I never gave much thought to death until my mother died suddenly, in a blink of an eye she was gone.
On the other hand my father grew old and weaker and it pained me to see his world become smaller, shrink.
He loved to travel as my parents ran their own travel business for 15 years.
Just getting out of bed into the wheelchair was a feat.
I watch our leaders and their lust for power , they drag nations to war and spend billions on warfare.
Biden's cognitive abilities are deteriorating , his Party lost the elections one would think he would just leave quietly, nope .. he is doing his utmost to start WW3.
More death and destruction will be his legacy.
Zelensky and Netanyahu have brought ruin to Ukraine and Israel.
Yet they continue their bellicose ways despite being two dead men walking.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2024
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a deeply moving poem Bill and reminded me of the time I sat by my husband's bed when he was very ill. He seemed so small too, yet his impact on my life was huge. I miss him so much and I still can't quite believe he has gone after 15 years. Your poem brought a tear to my eye Bill, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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This is a deeply moving poem Bill and reminded me of the time I sat by my husband's bed when he was very ill. He seemed so small too, yet his impact on my life was huge. I miss him so much and I still can't quite believe he has gone after 15 years. Your poem brought a tear to my eye Bill, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 06-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. Sometimes the sense of life and where we are in it comes through.
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, I didn't know you to be such a reflective poem, Bill. Virtual six!
Loved your honest portrait of human mortality. It feels like a description of the last hours of someone's father. Thanks for reworking and sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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Wow, I didn't know you to be such a reflective poem, Bill. Virtual six!
Loved your honest portrait of human mortality. It feels like a description of the last hours of someone's father. Thanks for reworking and sharing.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Helen. This is from my reflection on the last days with my dad as my brother and I sat through his final days.
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That part came through. Your emotion was more relatable than Dylan Thomas's "Do not go gentle into that good night."
Comment from nomi338
During our weak and submissive childhoods, we were intimidated by the height and breadth of the adults in our lives. For the most part we dared not oppose anything they told us to do. After we became adults, and they shrank into old age, we began to realize that the power now rested with us and it felt strange and some how empowering.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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During our weak and submissive childhoods, we were intimidated by the height and breadth of the adults in our lives. For the most part we dared not oppose anything they told us to do. After we became adults, and they shrank into old age, we began to realize that the power now rested with us and it felt strange and some how empowering.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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It was surprising to see how much my dad wanted to remain in control of us, as he did in our youth.
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As a dad it can be hard to let go.
Comment from kahpot
Your descriptions of ageing are sadly true, for some they witness their whole world vanishing before them, I had a good mate sadly pass from cancer, I remember him saying, that since he informed every one of his condition, communication-visits, phone calls diminished, very well written****kahpot
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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Your descriptions of ageing are sadly true, for some they witness their whole world vanishing before them, I had a good mate sadly pass from cancer, I remember him saying, that since he informed every one of his condition, communication-visits, phone calls diminished, very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 05-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2024
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Thank you, kahpot. It seems sad how all the boats push away from the sinking ship.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem is deeply moving. The imagery of kingdoms sinking into the muck is powerful. The raw honesty in your words make this a poem that lingers in the mind long after reading. It's beautifully written and has such a personal feeling. Great job!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Your poem is deeply moving. The imagery of kingdoms sinking into the muck is powerful. The raw honesty in your words make this a poem that lingers in the mind long after reading. It's beautifully written and has such a personal feeling. Great job!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Michael
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Age is one of those two-edged swords of the universe: it gives us power as we gain wisdom through maturity and strength & it gives us humility as it steals away the physical power awarded in the younger years... Most of the time we don't contemplate the former until the latter slaps us in the face and we are forced to... A wonderfully deep and emotional free verse, Sir Bill -- thanx for sharing that part of your pen! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Age is one of those two-edged swords of the universe: it gives us power as we gain wisdom through maturity and strength & it gives us humility as it steals away the physical power awarded in the younger years... Most of the time we don't contemplate the former until the latter slaps us in the face and we are forced to... A wonderfully deep and emotional free verse, Sir Bill -- thanx for sharing that part of your pen! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 05-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Yvette
Comment from patcelaw
This could go for many people who have lived on this earth. I can think of a few that it would fit very well. I have lost some very special people in my life and I know that they were a tower in my life. I wish you the very best in your life and may God bless you and may you have a merry Christmas.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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This could go for many people who have lived on this earth. I can think of a few that it would fit very well. I have lost some very special people in my life and I know that they were a tower in my life. I wish you the very best in your life and may God bless you and may you have a merry Christmas.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Patricia