As I live:
Even as I live, I’m dying
With each breath I fade further away
Every step carries me closer,
Closer to the eternal grave
Yet I long for the peace I’ll find there
The complete silence of the tomb
It’s something I’ve been missing
Since long before the womb
Because this world I’m not meant for
With all its degrees of pain
That’s why I have no fear of dying
And walk peacefully along death’s lane
Smiling all the while
Longing to embrace the end
Death holds such possibilities
No need for tears my friend
This is the course of my choosing
Where infinite paths await
So unlike living,
Where emptiness always filled my plate
So as each minute passes
Counting down closer to my demise
Know that I’ve lived life
But now is the time for goodbyes.
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Edward Val
I'm a poet by nature and a Soldier by trade and my writing reflects my experiences not only in life but also in war. I use writing as way to express myself and deal with the horrors I've seen and hope my words can help my fellow Veterans.
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Incredibly poignant.