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where peaceful waters flow

by Peter Humphreys

if I were to die this night
do lay me out
as I have wished
upon a heather bed
beneath the starry sky
where cygnus flies
so free

for there
I would n’er be alone
with darkness as my blanket
seven sisters by my side
the milky way above my head
polaris
for my guide

and as I slip
back to the turf
from whence I came
just decades since
shall I cast my mind
to when I first loved thee
naïve and free yet lonely

God give me strength
upon this night
to fly for one last time
away from care and endless pain
to meet the old companions
of my youth
to embrace and kiss and love them

please let me go
where eridanus flows
her streams and rivulets
like golden hair
in cosmic winds
unfathomable
eternal

these are yet simple wishes
dreams to be fulfilled
or missed
as life itself can guide or deceive
and I a mere atom
on the stage
I bow for my final curtain

09/12/2009

Posted on 09/12/2009
Copyright © 2024 Peter Humphreys

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 09/12/09 at 11:29 PM

How gentle, peaceful, Peter, to "slip back to the turf"...again, I am awed by these late writings. You have set the stage, if you will permit me, a postscript: "If you should go before me, dear, walk slowly down the ways of death, well worn and wide, For I would want to overtake you quickly And seek the journey's ending by your side. I would be so forlorn not to descry you down some shining high road when I came, walk slowly, dear, and often look behind you, and pause to hear if someone calls your name". It's just a step further, I hope you don't mind my "like-mindness" here. Thanks.

Posted by Clara Mae Gregory on 09/13/09 at 01:06 AM

This is the way I want to go out. And as I already said at the other site: You are a master artist with words. I love your beautiful descriptions. This is another I am saving.Thanks,Peter for sharing your wonderful talent.

Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 09/14/09 at 04:18 AM

Another great write. One day people will study your writing. They'll learn a lot. I do.

Posted by Tony Whitaker on 09/14/09 at 06:37 AM

Into me favorites chest this gem 'of the end' shall go! The meter and imagery are fascinating!

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