Most Commented Loss / Death Poems (1,049)

The vista of death hovers ever near
the woman's face awash with tears
as his last words she leans over to hear
the pain of his passing through her sears

Lost in her pain nothing else registers
life slowly passes on by as she grieves
emotions in deep freeze nothing stirs
from this there will not be any reprieves

This pass should never have been
a child never should be laid first
she shivers, moans touching skin
as into the coffin he goes feet first

The bullet has ended a young soul
so senseless and wasteful a death
has left her totally without console
full of heart ache and shortened breath

Her family try whilst also grief struck
to help ease her pain and her suffering
as to the grave she walks now unstuck
with life she is done, its all far too tiring

Death creeps quietly in
often taking by surprise
one last gasp of air

leaving behind pain
sadness, sorrow and such loss
emptiness of heart

days pass by in grief
each becomes full of torment
as one struggles on

no light just darkness
no end is yet to be found
time they say will heal

for them left behind
no peace, just grief smothering
icy heart with blackness

Eerie calmness of the surroundings
evoked from within my soul
picking up the pieces of what was left
is like a puzzle
that can't be put together
or restored-
it was only yesterday
the world shattered in turmoil
debris flying like a stealth
up in the space filled with the
raging musters of the Gods.

236 miles per hour wind
nothing can stand on its ways
devastatingly destructive
no one can survive its wrath
people's wails and people's cries
muffled by the angry gales
in time like this
we can only kneel down
be lowly and surrender.

Ten days later and what a sight
the looks of the living dead
more heartbraking than those who died
you can't help but ask the question:
"WHY OH LORD OUR GOD?"
must these sufferings happen to us?
answers unheard, i knelt down to my knees
unabated tears of rivers flowing
down my hopeless and weary face...

Eerie calmness evoked from within my soul
Lord God of the Gods please bless us all.

Is it all worth it?
The question asked
through the ages.
Even sages had no
answer for me.
"You have the answer
within you head,"
they said.
I delved deep into
my mind my life,
finding only strife
thus far. Had I kept
my eyes and senses
shut to life itself?
I thought not.
It is as it is.
My answer
simply
being
No and Yes.

Next weekend our son will take on a wife
And start a brand new life
He asked me to find some pictures you
He's going to make a memorial table just for you
This breaks my heart even more
As I go through the pictures
I see that look of pride you have for him
Today I sit here and ask
Why did God take you so soon
Our son had so much to show you
Our son has become a very successful lawyer
And a kind hearted loving man
What father couldn't be filled with pride
I just wish you were here when he takes his bride
I know you will be beaming down with joyful tears
Over the the years he's come to be a lot like you
Sometimes just talking to him makes me miss you
Today I told myself it's ok to cry
The memories must go back to their box
I know you will be with us in spirit
Because we're two proud parents
Who made a beautiful loving son

Standing in the morning light gazing, dazing,

wondering what you are thinking….when my heart

is breaking…..

You gave me glimpses, but, you would rather talk

to trees to those who believed….

Strolling in purple fields laughing at the

wind, your twin….

Your spirit remains, contains in the end,

where you blend….whispering in the trees

that carry your breeze….

Today, with tears he left me for the last time
Yesterday if he did, I’d have to live with unsaid goodbyes
The past more than four years went through my mind
Nit-picking all those times, finding answers to my why’s

A life lived for others who cared, maybe even loved
Life's demands and priorities tie people down
His days lived alone in his small and quiet world
Devoid of human connection, most days on his own!

Four years ago, we met and our feelings seemed mutual
A warm welcoming sight, in a short coat of warm brown
Smiled so much he drooled all over me, much to my chagrin!
Warmed up to him, I simply couldn't keep my frown!

On days I’m alone and lonely at home; he always dropped by
Caressing my legs asking why, what’s the matter now?
I’ll share with him what I have; I feel it’s always worthwhile
He’ll take what I give, he’ll ask for more then take a bow!

I wonder next time when I work in the garden or water our plants
Who’s gonna come walking around making funny sounds?
Will I see pebbles all over the driveway, will I be upset, cross?
The tears I shed today; a proof a good friend lost!

But am I sad because he’s gone forever from my life?
Or is it more guilt than sadness that’s brewing inside?
I could have done more, I could have love him more
I wore the love inside; allowed contempt to let it hide.

Still I hope this bit of nature I have built around us
Gave him moments of fun instead of just pure glum
Under the banana palms with its broad long leaves
He’s spent days of endless summer hiding from the sun

He has dug the garden beds more times than I ever had
Chasing butterflies and dragon flies all year round
Sleeping next to fragrant flowers in autumn months
Rolling on a sprays of summer colours covering the grounds

Coming home, an orchid flower trashed I'd find
A crafty mind would have thought and planned
To pick the ones with buds about to open and shine
Yet confronted, the look in his eyes says “see it’s gone?”

Feeling ignored; he never failed to make it known
He had the knack of picking my prized, favourite plants
Or making sure he gets more attention than me from my husband
He knew he deserved so much more from these hard-working hands

The silence in this home will echo in his absence.
The Love, Friendship, Company he gave without measure
Leaves a pain in my heart I don’t really understand
Bu I know, I was blessed with four years of memories to treasure!

There are fifty dead
Lifeless blossoms tinged dark red
Hearts around world bleed

If you look at the sky for a long time,
You will see the stars falling.
I'm throwing them for you out
Of the rainbow with my paw!
If you look at the sky for a long time,
You will see white white clouds,
Those are me and my comrades,
Running after each other
Across the rainbow!
If suddenly from a gray cloud,
The rain starts dripping
Onto the ground,
This is me and my comrades ,
WE MISS you...
AND WE start crying...

his mouth's on her neck, her shoulders all wet, she holds him with care, he's not doing so good, she comforts him in her arms with soft whispered words, welled up eyes this man cries as he holds her in tight, he breathes deep, a slight smile your shoulders all wet, it's ok she says an kisses his cheek, i love you sweetheart, this is just what you need as they stand in silent embrace.