Spiritual
expectations gathered together,
As
the midnight hour loomed ever closer.
Human
warmth felt shivers of near departure,
A
sad silence seeped into the final act of living.
Experience
almost predicted the very moment,
The
expiration of life held within every weakness.
Clasping
the ebbing being as separation detaches,
Parallel
considerations swirl in composed confusion.
Brave
faces shield the truths of an actual perception,
While
wishful hopes fade between passages of a life.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill
12/01/2014
wow...quite emotional as i think about those i have watched in that last moment...and the hope of what comes next...
ReplyDeleteYou have really given a picture of what the time of passing is like. There is such a sad silence as hope fades away... The end of life is never easy. I assume this was someone close to you, Eileen. My condolences to you on the loss.
ReplyDeleteSuch an intensely emotional piece--so well done Eileen!
ReplyDeleteDear Eileen
ReplyDeleteFirst, let me congratulate you on your book of published poems, I must get it and shall.
And thank you for your visit today and kind words, so appreciated.
This poem here is expressed wonderfully, always a sad time to lose one that matters to us.
I am sorry for your loss ...
Brave faces shield the truths of an actual perception,
ReplyDeleteWhile wishful hopes fade between passages of a life
One would honor someone dear on their demise for they had led their lives the way they had wanted. Passages of life were precious and understood only by the persons involved! That's how I read this. Beautiful write Eileen!
Hank
Heavy hard emotions deftly dealt with care and sensitivity.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Eileen, this captures exactly how it feels to watch a loved one passing from this world. I send you condolences for your loss. This is a dignified description of those hallowed moments.
ReplyDeleteThat pause...those long agonizing moments...between this life and the next...you expressed it so eloquently and so beautifully. The loss is so hard to bear...
ReplyDeleteThis is quite powerful and emotion. I feel a little sad reading it, but it touches emotions and feelings that often are preciously held. Lovely writing
ReplyDeletethe last line is so powerful and yet hold sadness.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry Eileen if you lost someone close to you. Very sensitive way of dealing with such a difficult moment!
ReplyDeleteDear Friends,
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your very kind and thoughtful comments, regarding the subject of this poem.
I have not suffered directly from the loss of a loved one, but was considering the recent demise of the grandfather of a friend, as well as my own experiences as a nurse. Quite impacting, no mater how many years elapse.
Eileen....
Wow this is very powerful and gives me a variety of emotions. However the predominant emotion that it gives me is hope...hope of something greater beyond this life...
ReplyDeleteA most thoughtful and authentic piece!
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