Memorial fic 2: Poem: Death is...

[illwynd]

Firstly, I'm not a poet. But hopefully this won't be too awful.

Title: Death is...
Author: illwynd
Disclaimer: Not mine, really!
Rating: PG for dark theme
Notes: Imagine whoever you like as the writer!
x-posted to sons_of_gondor


Death is a scandal, to those who have survived far worse.
Death is a torture, for those who suffer in their last moments, long or brief.
Death is a cheat, to those who have only lived a little while, and had high hopes.
Death is a sacrifice, for those who knew the danger, and went anyway.
Death is an insult, to those who had just learned how to live.
Death is a relief, to those who were burdened too much.
Death is a shameful thing, to those who believed they would win their battles.
Death is a waste, to those who had things to do.

Death is a tragedy.

The last battle you must lose.
The last pain you must feel.
The only certainty you must accept.
Is it a wonder, or a curse?
Will I see you there?

Awestruck.
By a cold stone, I think of you.
Gone without a trace.
A shadow stands near.
Death waits.

Comments

[lilan14.livejournal.com]

*shudders and runs to her cool warm bed* :-p

[illwynd.livejournal.com]

MUAHAHAHAHA! You know it was my intent to be spooky, yep! ^__~

[edoraslass.livejournal.com]

Will I see you there?
*sobs*

Next year, I'm makin' everyone sign legal documents to swear that there will be NO angst on these two days.

[illwynd.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I don't think I could hold myself to that if I tried... ^_~

Glad you liked it! (if *sobs* = liked)

[sealover-astara.livejournal.com]

Argh... Soemhow, it's got cold in here...

[illwynd.livejournal.com]

Heheh, sorry about that! *supplies imaginary heater* ^_~

[caras-galadhon.livejournal.com]

Death is a waste, to those who had things to do.
Oooh, yikes. So much of it resonated for me, but this line especially. Cold and beautiful, all of it.

[illwynd.livejournal.com]

Yay thanks! I don't usually write poetry, so it is really nice to hear that it did resonate!

re: Death is...

[lanthirel.livejournal.com]

This is poetry and a stunner, it is, too. Good writing, and deeper thoughts.

Re: Death is...

[illwynd.livejournal.com]

That's always good to hear. ^_^ Thanks for commenting!