We’ll never know what day
the manner or the way
in which death will have its say
for we are not here to stay
Lying dying on your bed
car keys and investments by your head,
precious belongings stacked nearby,
relatives and friends around you cry.
None are of any benefit as we die
They create dilemmas as we lie
Only confusing us as we try
To let go of all that might tie
Us to this world, body and ‘my’
Best we despatch without a sigh.
What can help us get by?
Morality which one can’t buy
Start it now before you’re nigh,
Then one can leave on a high.
Let your spirit truly fly!
Why settle for less as you vie
For that seat in heaven or rebirth.
Don’t let fear deprive you of mirth,
Face the inevitability of death now.
Make a will, think of it somehow.
Decide how to distribute all;
Be well prepared for that final call.
As one is never sure
when or how we leave this core.
ccc 4.2.07
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This is so true, far too often family are left arguing over stuff! Very well written, as always 👌🏾😊
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thanks appreciate your comments 🙂
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So true, Kate! And good to ponder now. 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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for all of us Carolyn … sorry been off air at Mum’s, how are you?
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Hope you are enjoying your time with your Mum!!! 🙂 The past week + has brought some new challenges to me. I kinda’ sorta’ did an update on my post this week. I will be more specific when I know more.
Thanks for asking!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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ok, will read your post as time allows but did remember you were expecting results … take care precious!
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We live in death denying society, unfortunately. We’ve done our bit so the kids know our wishes…
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good for you, the nursing background would have helped with that!
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Living in the moment, another great post 🙂
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thanks Paul … no net connection for sometime but back on air again!
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I was wondering, but I thought you were taking time out – you were but not by choice – so glad you’re back. You oldie you – “on air” so valve radio.
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lol look young man I have no kids to keep me young, so deal with it 😉
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thanks so much!
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So realistic! Superb Kate . I appreciate the way you expressed this informative And inspiring thoughts . Everything looks so real Kate . You even don’t know but many people out there are being inspired by your poems . You’ll be an inspiration for all of us . You’re gonna be in limelight soon I hope . Best of luck ahead ! 🙂 ❤
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lol sorry been off air with travel as I’m visiting my mother … have published another poem on spillwords, will give you the link once it goes live. Thanks for your kind words 🙂
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Superb .. thsnks for sharing this spark of enlightenment.. loved the way you presented.. god bless..!! 👍🏼😇
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thanks so much, appreciate that!
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Was a pleasure read.. 👍🏼😇
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Beautiful Kate and thought provoking, as always
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thanks Sajitha, appreciate you taking the time!
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Beautiful advice Kate ❤️
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thanks Christine!
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Hi Kate, I have worked in End of Life Care as Hospital Social Worker. Because of my experiences with others who were ill prepared I have ensured both my daughter and son know of my wishes. If something were to happen suddenly I have wrote letters with more information. I am lucky in that my daughter also works in End of Life Care and we talk about the issues openly. More discussion is need in this area for most people though, I love how your writing engages people to think about it more
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[…] in palliative care for years so this topic is very close to my heart. Here is my poem and a short fiction on the topic, or just search my blog for Heaven; Prepared; Final […]
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So talented, so inspiring, so real.
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