The Last

Thomas W Case



This could be
the last poem I
ever write.
I hope not,
but it's possible.

If it were my
last poem,
what would I want
it to say?
Wow, not so easy.

Poetry has been a
loving wife, and I
will miss her on
all those sleepless
nights, when dreams
don't come.
Writing poems have
kept me in touch
with all the harsh
pain, and all the
sublime beauty.
Both are supreme
teachers.

Poetry has opened
my ears to the
sounds of the
earth, the whispered
rush of the creek
running over stones
and sticks.
The cries of my
children in the
night wanting
their mothers'
milk.

If this were
my
last poem, I would
want it to bring
some joy and be
a bit less sentimental.
Oh well,
guess I have to
write more.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 9th, 2024 15:05
  • Comment from author about the poem: My book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems is available on Amazon.com
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  • sorenbarrett

    A question we all ask at one point or another. Yes the answer is the right one keep writing.

  • TobaniNataiella

    I echo the sentiments i this poem, it does give so much and we are always learning, really enjoyed the read, Thank you

  • Tristan Robert Lange

    There’s always more to write! Well done Thomas, wonderful poem.

  • Mutley Ravishes

    What a question! And answer!

  • arqios

    My sentiments exactly. One of the toughest and most persistent questions of any poet!

  • Teddy.15

    How very beautiful and I believe a poet doesn't have a choice as the muse will always find you. 🤣 A wonderful poem.

  • Goldfinch60

    Yes keep writing Thomas.

    Andy

  • Tom Dylan

    A great write, my friend. Love it.

  • Cassie58

    A last poem? Something that has crossed my own mind Thomas. Poetry has given me so much, that even if I couldn’t write, I would be reading it. In the mean time I still scribble.

  • Dan Williams

    Amen. My own love affair with words has carried me through success and failure, feast and famine. Nice write.

  • rebellion_in_sanity

    Just brilliant! Kept up the intrigue till the end, simple expression conveying deep thoughts - my kind of poetry. Loved it!



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