Afraid

salahidden

I told a priest I am afraid of dying 
That I can't imagine me so still
He said I know it's mystifying 
But the trade is to be part of one will 
 
I told my doctor I am afraid of dying 
That illness will suddenly sweep me away
She said i agree it's terrifying 
Which is why you should listen to my advice day to day 
 
I told a philosopher I'm afraid of dying
That I will one day drop like a fly
He said that's not edifying 
Water fears being dry 
 
I told my grandmother I'm afraid of dying 
Of my world being a hole in the ground
She said there's no use in talking or crying
To a woman in a burial mound
  • Author: salahidden (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 13th, 2023 13:08
  • Category: Reflection
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  • jenny.g

    Great write, very clever.

  • Kiera

    'Water fears being dry' we fear that which we do not know. very nice poem!



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