Eventually, it ends.
Cardiac function ceases.
Lungs exhale their last breath.
Is silence all we're left with?
Perpetual darkness?
Stuff this shell in the ground; death won't
Extinguish my light.
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
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My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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MHHMMMMMMMM I felt this viscerally, makes me think of nuclear winter, and the end. The unflinching truth, in that we will all die, very well written
I don't know how I missed this one, but I love your sass!
Wow, Dana That was beautiful I love the line "Death won't extinguish my light" It really puts a lot into perspective
Preach! Great piece Dana - I heard in church yesterday that the world is ending today during the eclipse; which is what I assume you’re referring to. Didn’t this already happen? Lol
Striking realities encapsulated in an acrostic that are so needed in this world... Thank you for writing and sharing Dana.
"Death wouldn't extinguish my light". I've read that line several times now trying to make sense of how is that possible. Lol. Loved your Acrostic!
Ooooh!!! I love the moodiness of this piece Dana!! So clever and well executed!! Great work!!
This was almost too relatable for me when I took a header down a flight of stairs a little over a week ago. Reality is a bitch!
This is brilliant, pal!Loved it and like Heather...that line made me laugh lol. Nice and inspirational and I like the fact that you are forever positive. Great positive side to my fairly cynical (at times) side lol. (inter)stellar work, Danananana!
Absolutely love this entry! Might be my favorite acrostic yet!
Nor will it diminish your positive attitude. This is a motto we should all live by. Thank you for boosting MY spirit!!
Powerful last lines! Really liked the subtitle too! Another great acrostic!
Perfect. So well done
I loved that last line so much but had to laugh a bit at the phrase 'stuff this shell in the ground'. Wonderful piece, ~lis sis