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The Reaper

December 23, 2013
By Aswin.A SILVER, Doha, Other
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Aswin.A SILVER, Doha, Other
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My eyes grow tired, my thoughts fail me
A strange weakness grips me, my body grows limp.
Death's withered hands reach out to me
In embrace? Is it love? Kindness perhaps, to one weary soul
As I die, as I waste, as I look back
What do I feel? What do I think ?
Joy? Sadness? Regret? Never..
I feel nothing, but fear
Fear, for those left to face Mother Earth's wrath
Fear, as I prepare to meet my maker
Fear, for the infinite expanse beyond...

© Britney G., Green Bay, WI

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Eno_Bladez GOLD said...
on Mar. 18 2014 at 9:26 am
Eno_Bladez GOLD, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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i love the poetic sadness to this piece. i love sad poems. i thought it was a great poem and it made me think about things with a different light. ha ha it made me think about how fragile life is i guess lol if that makes any sense.
Carly_Elizabeth PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 24 2014 at 8:31 pm
Carly_Elizabeth PLATINUM, Othello, Washington
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This is nice. It has a deep meaning to it. I would definitely love to know the back story of this particular character and why he/she is dying. The only thing I would say is that it's a little to sticky to be a flowy poem, but it would be perfect as a sort of choppy short story. Does that make sense? Anywhose, I liked this a lot. Keep up the great writing!
Cassie3232 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 18 2014 at 8:15 pm
Cassie3232 BRONZE, Westmansfield, Ohio
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This is very good! but it is also sad