As I lay on the bed
Thoughts swirl in my head
"Pressure falling" Nurse read
But so many things still unsaid
Forgive me for hurting you
For not being grateful too
The times I made you blue
Screaming words that are taboo
But love was there all along
Even as I did so much wrong
And now you have to be strong
As I go to where I belong
Speak words that are always kind
They'll seep into the hearts and minds
Of our loved ones left behind
And of us they will remind
On this bed to me it occurred
That these words I uttered
These words of mine you heard
May well be The Last Word.
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An elderly relative is gravely ill in hospital. His spouse was seated beside holding his hand and whispering softly to him. Their daughter told me her mum has been by her dad's side since admission 2 weeks previously and the doctor had just said it would now be a matter of hours.
But death can strike any time, even crossing the street, at school, no warning at all. How can we predict that morning we leave for work is the last moment we see our loved ones? The last moment we say or hear the last words?
MPS friends, This is my last poem posting. I have really enjoyed reading and sharing poems since I joined on 28th October 2021. Many of you are so inspiring and encouraging and give poets a reason to continue on this poetry journey. But now I plan to spend more time practising my drawing, guitar, learn new languages, read and garden more, travel and spend more time with my family.
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye and to Teddy, Arriverdeci.
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Wishing you well on your ventures and travails. I have enjoyed sharing your poetry and your artwork has always pleased my eye.
Enjoy life and smile often.
Thank you dusk. Stay safe and healthy and happy.
Playing guitar on the train travelling the world. You go, girl, and knock them dead. Don't be a stranger now, pop back now and again to cheer us up.
Thank you Paul. The fastest way to empty the coach would be for me to play the guitar and sing! Cheers.
sadness of your leaving
takes nothing away, from the privilege
it was to share
these fragments of our poetic life's twisting paths, with you
dear Poet
I wish you, your daughter
and all your loved ones
the very Best
thank you! for choosing to share
come back anytime
Thank you Mek. All the best to you.
A very emotional poem and a more sadder message. I joined recently but still enjoyed the few I saw! Well wishes for your journey! Hope to see your work again, someday🍀
Thank you JudyStella. Keep writing your wonderful poetry.
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Dear Rozina, It has been such a privilege getting to know you through your beautiful poems. You will be missed, but it is wonderful to think of you as growing and exploring in so many new ways, that's what life's all about. God bless you in all that you do.
Thank you Bella. I have thoroughly enjoyed being here and will miss the poetry and the friendship. God bless you. All the best.
Such a shame that you are leaving Rozina but we will always be here for you if you come back.
May your new ventures in art and music take you to that place of absolute wonder that they can bring in life.
Great to have read you words, I may be listening to your music in time.
Keep smiling.
Andy
Will do. Thank you Andy.
And on this site you have left a slice of yourself, that will be there for eternity.
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