Death's Hand

by Katie Silva   Jul 29, 2004


So young
So sick
Such injustice

Upon me, the burden of life
Awaiting me, death's outstretched hand

I don't want to be selfish
But that hand, so very temping
I don't want to leave you
But that hand, so very inviting

I don't want to be selfish
But i do want to leave this place
I don't know where that hand will lead me
But this pain i cant erase

My wellness was never lost
It was stolen from me
I've fought so hard and learned
life is not a guarantee

If these are my last words
All i want to say,
Please, my love, don't cry
We will meet again one day

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  • 19 years ago

    by Andrea

    i love the 4th stanza! great job!

  • 19 years ago

    by Sean Allen

    I like how you mentioned how you didn't want to be selfish. I'm sure some people who have contemplated suicide have thought of it as a selfish act, but most suicidal poems I have read don't really mention it, they usually just mention the act. Good stuff.

  • 19 years ago

    by Ten Feet Tall

    awesome job!

  • 19 years ago

    by Marta

    That was soo deep and beautiful. So nicely written and you described all that you were feeling so perfectly. Awesome job, keep writing! :)

  • 19 years ago

    by Lindsay

    Very Nice poem.