It's not that I fear death won't come but he is running late
And the meal is growing cold on the plate
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sorenbarrett (
Online) - Published: October 27th, 2025 03:14
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Chills
He'll be here soon enough Soren
Enjoying the fear factor in this week's poetry
Thank you my friend for your review and kind words of support they are most valued and cherished.
Beautifully reverted, the fear of death not coming vs the usual - that he comes!
It was a bit like a sharp needle strike, reading this. Both because it is so laconic (even my comment is longer), and because I used to see death as a woman - in Russian language the word for Death is Смерть, and it is a female word.
Thank you Victor for your read of this short. English is a punishing language that only allows male of female unlike German that has a neuter case. Neuter only allowed as implied plural (they). I forced to choose between male and female picked male but she would work just as well and I have no problem with being female in which case I see her as a kind mother figure or a most alluring seductive companion.
Nicely put! One mother lets us out - clean and innocent, the other accepts us back in her womb, with our sins and deeds.
Oh, that struck home quite solidly! A superb poem here, Soren! 🙏🕊️
Thank you my friend for the review and most kind and supportive words of encouragement they are as always most cherished especially coming from you.
Complexity of the Germanic death .
It can be neutral ( Das Sterben )
Masculine ( Der Tod )
Female ( Die Todesart )
Depending on the context ...
Thanks so much Lorenz for the comment it takes me back to my old high school German class. Appreciate it
Growing old does not mean the death is approaching near
It wont run late just because deep down the heart you have the fear
Age bar is not the criteria for the ultimatum my dear
It wont get cold when in a plate you have a ripe pear
Thanks so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated. Yes it is always one day closer that the day before.
You are most welcome.. Loved your work
Ha! Perfection in my humble opinion. Loved this my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you very much Tristan your encouragement is most appreciated my friend
Yep, I often serve up KP's meals cold. It's a wonder she eats anything I serve her. But it's that or nothing! lol.
Thanks Orchi appreciate the read. Yes not too bad if its wine crackers and cheese but cold lasagna is not my cup of tea.
Ah, death waits for no man, and so it seems not even the meal.
He was on his way to me but I can direct him yourways if he's feeling keen.
Thank you Paul I appreciate your read and comment yes I think I'm last on his list with him saying that the trip is hardly worth it.
Thought provoking stuff. Nice one.
Thanks so much for the read and comment it is appreciated
Death is only the next stage in our Spiritual life soren.
Andy
Well said Andy Thank you so much for the read and understanding comment
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