Death, A Reminder Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Heart lying vacant, abandoned by love through death,
leaving me bereft, innocent of any wrong-doing,
suffering because of life's descent into death.

Something none of us can escape, although we wish it
could be so, the thought of death from the beginnings
of life is a reminder for us all.

Take heed and live a good life without sin or hurting
another, not being selfish, greedy or evil, which so
many people nowadays are ignoring this fastiduous
warning.

Committing atrocious acts of violence, sinning very
blatantly and caring about nothing but themselves
and want what they want through lust, greed and self-
ishness.