Sweet Death

willyweed

Far beyond the pine-wood

The grass grows long and deep

 

There in a little garden

Is where I want to sleep

 

Below the great white stars of the hemlock flower

The nightingale sings his song

 

As the cold crystal moon looks down

 He sings it all night long

 

Where the yew-tree spreads out its giant arms

To embrace the sleeper’s fear

 

No yesterdays and no tomorrows

Time is forgotten here

 

Forgiving life to be at peace

Forgetting all my sin

 

Hearing only the silence

And the sighing of the wind

 

Love is always with us

Love is always near

 

Love is stronger than death is

Oh sweet death, I do not fear

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments8

  • Lorna

    I'm a fan......... just loved this Willyweed.....

    • willyweed

      Thank you Lorna I appreciate that, and I thank you for saving Sweet death as a Favorite! ww

    • Goldfinch60

      Wonderful write ww, you are right love is so much stronger.

      • willyweed

        Thank you for the read G. I do appreciate it. ww

      • orchidee

        Good write ww. I can understand 'sweet' in that we're released from pain, suffering, etc, but for some death is an enemy.

        • willyweed

          some just fear the un-known I think we all have been there before...thanks for the read O, I do appreciate it! ww

        • Michael Edwards

          Certainly not something to fear - enjoyed this Willy

          • willyweed

            Thank you Michael, you are fearless

          • Christina8

            This was positively beautiful!! Saving it as a fave....Awesome!

            • willyweed

              I am so glad you like Christina, and thanks for the save. truly ww

            • Resa71

              An amazing read!
              Beautifully orchestrated.
              This ranks high on my list of favorites.
              Resa.

              • willyweed

                Thank you Resa for the read and save, I have others you may like
                please stop by my page and enjoy. very nice to meet you. ww

                • Resa71

                  Nice to meet you as well:)
                  I look forward to reading more.

                • Laura🌻

                  Wow!!
                  Love this write! EXCELLENT!
                  It reminded me of my dad and his tree at his gravesite...which he chose!
                  Thank you for sharing, Willy!

                  ~Laura~

                  • willyweed

                    Laura I am happy this one gave you thoughts of your Dad, I am sure he is watching over you and yours. sweet dreams 4u. ww

                    • Laura🌻

                      Thank you! You’re very kind!

                    • Brooke_Carters

                      Each idea flows into the next effortlessly, great poem 🙂

                      • willyweed

                        Thank you Brooke. ww



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