What do You Think of when you Think about Death?

M.E.M.

I don’t worry about others

I know they will be okay.

 

I worry what will happen to my body.

I know I won’t be around

to determine what happens to it,

but I hope it gives back to the planet,

in some way.

 

I do fear dying

because Earth is no longer livable.

 

But when I think about how and where,

I think back to the final scene in Titanic

when Rose goes peacefully in her sleep

surrounded by photos of her adventures.

I would like to be surrounded by family though.

 

And I’d like to think that when I go,

I will be dreaming,

and that I will just dream, and dream,

forever after.

  • Author: M.E.M. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 15th, 2025 16:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: Currently reading “Staring at the Sun” by Irvin D. Yalom and felt inspired to write a poem. Created, Edited, Finalized: 7/15/25
  • Category: Reflection
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  • sorenbarrett

    This poems explores the change from life to death. The poem expands on the desire to pass peacefully in dreams that are never ending. A lovely thought.

    • M.E.M.

      Thank you.

    • Tony36

      Love it

    • Doggerel Dave

      Yes Yalom is an interesting writer if you are at all interested in psychology/psychiatry. Gives an added dimension.
      Body disposal? Things are moving on. I'm old enough to remember when all garbage went straight to landfill. Now we have different methodologies. Needed -more funds for medical schools which then can dissect more bods.
      Exit a continuation of a dream - I'd like that if possible.....

    • Priya Tomar

      Well written
      Deep thinking



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