The Shadow of Death

poem by: Eireann O'Kane
Written on Jul 19, 2016

You creep through the valley of the shadow of death
That is what life presents
Never moving forward, always looking back
Watching his shadow in case he attacks

Our loved ones crying, hurting, suffering,
Waiting on him to pounce, dying
Peace, he is here
What was it that you feared?
But now it is too late..

You must walk through the valley of the shadow of death
And never look back
For the shadow knows just where you are
And when heâ€™s ready, you wonâ€™t be far.

Tags: faith, deep, hope, imagery, fear,

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Fauxcroft wade commented:

Great play on using an old work

Sun Chaser commented:

Interesting and a little frightening.

Christopher Russon commented:

Nice poem.Faith and hope is the antetedope to this sad reality.

John Carson commented:

We are all just a heartbeat away from the shadow of death every day of our lives. Enjoyed your work.

Godfrey Georges commented:

Appreciate every moment of life; Ultimate lesson. Love this.

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