When Death Comes Poem by Valsa George

When Death Comes

Rating: 5.0


When Death resolutely comes
At any time with his deadly summons

Tarry not like a galley slave
But like a courteous warrior behave

Do not waver and do not droop
As if you are to be hung on a loop

Never dread lying under the dust
With your body in a narrow vault thrust

Know, it is only when seeds rot
That fresh and florid lives sprout

So when it is time to go
Strut like an indomitable foe,

With swinging hands and head held high
To be welcomed by angels of the sky

With the music of clanging cymbals
And the rising rhythm of sounding bells

Into a kingdom, bright and cheerful
And a state far radiant and blissful

Where the sun shall never set
Where blessed souls joyously meet

Where Truth and Beauty preside
Where peace and bliss abide

Ousted out of terrestrial space
You are enfolded into God's sweet embrace

Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: death
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
A poem written in response to Joseph Anderson's poem- Dark Side Of Tomorrow! I know it is easy to be said than done!
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Jasbir Chatterjee 06 March 2014

I simply loved this poem, especially the spirit of going away in style, with head held high!

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Pradip Chattopadhyay 04 March 2014

you make death seem an adorable foe, why be scared of facing it in the final battle! but as you say, easier said than done.

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Rajesh Thankappan 06 March 2014

A gem of a poem. I too hope death is not the end of everything but only a renewed beginning.10/10 for sure ma'am.

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Tajudeen Shah 05 March 2014

The science behind this thought is a tint of fear, though. Even the most valorous on this mighty, blessed planet would sure throb all over when the first rustle of the leveler waves over. The blessed poet's view is justified to the core for those who are rather timid. It serves the purpose of instilling confidence of an enduring reality. Wonderful. God Bless.

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Tirupathi Chandrupatla 05 March 2014

People retire when the time is reached. Death is no different. Live the life right to face death with ease. Nice poem.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 12 June 2019

So when it is time to go Strut like an indomitable foe, With swinging hands and head held high To be welcomed by angels of the skyfu.......much impressive. A brilliant poem on death is amazingly shared. Thanks for sharing.

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Aniruddha Pathak 13 May 2019

A positive way to face death beautifully rendered. I think things become easier once we treat death as a friend.

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Akhtar Jawad 15 March 2015

So when it is time to go Strut like an indomitable foe, With swinging hands and head held high To be welcomed by angels of the sky An impressive message.

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Md Asadullah 20 March 2014

Uplifting words, Death is biggest truth, each and every living must face it, And if one faces death boldly hoping for the best it becomes easy to face it.

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Sreelekha Premjit 14 March 2014

death is a welcome friend.. thanks for this wonderful write

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