Laura at dVerse Poets Pub has given us the prompt of a Palinode. This will be the opposite sentiments to a poem previously written. Also, we can tell lies!
When I die
I shall not die
my body, frail
and failing
yes
surrendering to time’s request
will leave
and yet the ‘I’ I am
will blossom forth
continuing with love
the love that never leaves
the love we know in memories
in every moment shared
the love that waits
in timeless bliss
eternally
in heaven’s kiss
when I die
I shall not die
When I die I’ll haunt you, dear.
I’ll be the growling in your ear.
I’ll be the door that slams quite shut
for no apparent reason, but
you’ll wonder if it was the breeze
though after twenty times you’ll see
It’s me! It’s me! The one you teased, tormented daily. Never pleased.
Berated me with constant stern.
Told me I would never learn.
Criticised my every deed.
Stabbed my heart and watched it bleed.
So now you get the saucers flying,
bugs on crumpets multiplying.
Shaking bed in dead of night,
waking nightmares dark with fright.
My passing’s not your happy release.
I’ll give you not a minutes peace.
When I die you WILL regret
and curse the day we ever met.
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