Death by john carter

		Author Name: johncarter	8 Comments
		Date Added: June 14, 2008 18:06:38	Average Score: (Needs 2)
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Death

Death (For my friend Robert)

If I could hold that moment forever

When laughter spilled in every word

Poured and filled the cracks so empty

Touched this bitter earth.

When time has ceased its hold on me

Don’t bring the ending of a life to me

It is just a flower or just the hour

Or the moment when I was me.

Don’t curse the earth upon me stacked

In my casket of delusion packed

Dream softly when you go to sleep

Remember me when your sunshine weeps.

Author's Notes:

He would have been 48 had he lived. It was his birthday a few days ago and i have been thinking about him and the talks we had on so many subjects. He was so lost inside himself. He was the inspiration of many poems. The last line of this poem was the very last line of a letter he wrote to me and the last time i ever talked to him.

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	Comment By: guest_writer on September 14, 2009 11:57:12 AM	Report
	this is so sad. it's hard to lose a friend. i love all the lines in this poem. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Angel on July 30, 2008 07:49:16 AM	Report
	Beautiful words for your friend. It is so very sad to loose someone we love and we miss them so very much. Made me cry ...... Hugs Love Angelxxx Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Adri on June 23, 2008 07:40:37 AM	Report
	Sorry for your loss. Beautiful homage, and a jewel of a poem! Adri x Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Cathy on June 17, 2008 12:50:27 PM	Report
	Oh how very sad to loose someone is the very hardest thing in the world to go on is another that empty void just lingers on I am so sorry for your loss. A very beautiful poem for your friend, memories seem to keep them alive somehow. This just pulls at the heart strings ...........Cathy........ Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: lionheart on June 15, 2008 06:50:05 AM	Report
	One of the toughest things in life is to lose a close friend this way, but we must resolve to go on with what we have left and always let the good memories stay safe within us. My condolances go to you Steve. Richard Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Alison Storm Wolf on June 15, 2008 03:45:10 AM	Report
	Very sad and moving poem. Sorry for your loss. Ali x Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Graham Jones on June 15, 2008 02:50:28 AM	Report
	I'm sorry for your loss John but I'm sure Robert valued your friendship, these losses we suffer all leave a void in our hearts that take time to fill, but that day will come and we can look upon them with affection rather then sadness may that day come soon for you my friend~Graham. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Barbara Demasson on June 14, 2008 08:29:14 PM	Report
	This poem speaks of treasured times and bittersweet memories. Robert said so much with one simple line, as if he likened himself to sadness. He may have been a troubled soul but he was one that was dearly loved. Very caring post John, I'm sorry for your loss. ~Barbara~ Respond To This Comment