Alone In Death Poem by Charles M Moore

Alone In Death

Rating: 5.0


Where are all the mourners
who said they were my friends
the girls who cried when we split up
had no tears in the end
the endless conversationalists
struck dumb and fail to speak
and all who said they'd miss me
somehow now can't stand and weep

Where are all the singers
who wanted to lament
the writers and the poets
with words they never meant
fairweather friends and neighbours
that said there's nothing left
in life you can be so alone
and still alone in death.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Linda Ori 03 May 2006

Don't think you'll ever have to worry about that, Charlie. You have many admirers and your funeral will be a huge celebration! Just don't go partying yet............Would hate to lose you. Linda

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Goldy Locks 09 May 2006

excellent Charles. i feel the only ones you want back in the end, are the ones who adored you right from the start- no questions asked. thank you for your writings, i have been reading them tonight, i am new here, new to the craft, & i am enjoying it beyond words. with love, Susan.

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Omar Ali Sabar 10 December 2008

alone in life and alone in death. Alone with oneself... great poem

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Fred Babbin 18 December 2007

But how do you know it will be that way? I often think about that. At one time, I was somewhat disturbed by the thought - not knowing who will come. But then, I realized that there is no alternative for 'what is', so I quit thinking about it.

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Will Barber 04 July 2006

A stark and heart-rending (and eloquent) poem. The last line contains hope.

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Sandra Fowler 14 May 2006

Praise for your eloquent write. I can hear the sad music playing in this one, Charles. Hope for a better tomorrow. Kindest regards, Sandra

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John Churchill 12 May 2006

I love the way you go through each person, more as a statement than a question. At the end of life we only need the people around us who showed their feeling of love. Best wishes, John

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Charles M Moore

Charles M Moore

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