Final Moments Poem by Sylvia Lukeman

Final Moments

Rating: 3.8


Sitting with you
Watching you, helpless;
Sleep is engulfing you
What more can I do, helpless?

Mum and you did everything for me
When I was helpless;
You always gave the right words
When everyone else gave the wrong.

Here with you, in fear for you
Whatever can I do for you.
You did so much for me
Now I'm helpless.

I really should have brought you cheer
Instead my gift for you is tears;
Al least your closed eyes cannot see
That I am helpless.

It used to be you tucking me up in bed
Now nurses tuck you up instead;
White hospital pillows beneath your head..
Try to sleep peacefully.

I hope that happy memories
Are filling your dreams
Then surely things won't be quite
As bad as they seem.

Still you are cut from me
By those locked eyelids.
Please wake and smile at me!

Let's pretend that things are
Just as they used to be,
Before that stealthy coma captured you
And your shuttered lids kept us parted.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Eric Cockrell 27 December 2011

your presence, your gift... letting go with love, love will always remain!

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Dave Walker 29 December 2011

A really heart felt poem. Great write.

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Juan Olivarez 03 January 2012

I agree with Dave and Eric, a wonderful poem. If you have some time, read Wendy Thopliss works. She is also from the united kingdom and a very good poet. She is a wonderful person to get to know.

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Bernard Snyder 23 January 2014

This one leaves my heart throbbing with compassion. Sad poem, but good write nonetheless!

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Elena Sandu 23 January 2013

Very touching poem. A strong image of a mother and her child together yet apart. I am reminded of sitting between the walls of a house while the spirit keeps travelling abroad. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with us.

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Nia Moise 23 January 2012

This is such a beautiful poem, you are a wonderful poet

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Suvikar Saliyan 23 January 2012

Final moments is a heart-touching poem. When I read this poem, I felt the imagery of death. There is a positive note in the poem towards the end of the poem where the poetess says Let us pretend.............

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Wendy Thopliss 04 January 2012

Such a beautiful poem. My heart was with you from the begining to the very end of each verse. Lovely write.

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