Death moves slow as though wisp of smoke;
chilling with caprice in mere last moments.
We breathe in solace offered to us by lilies;
reminding us of soul, its restored innocence.
If mortals are but shadows waiting to return
back to light; then why need we fear death?
Let us embrace darkness, while holding onto
faith, deem death as master of cadmium fate.
Photo credits: Vince neil photo
Form: Chiaroscuro
Posted for Meeting the Bar @ dVerse Pub
Posted on the Poetry Pantry @ Poets United
ah yes, this is good. and what is dark? nothing.
Thank you kindly, erbiage 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
“We breathe in solace offered to us by lilies;” stunningly contrasted with “master of cadmium fate”…another beauty Sanaa 🙂
Thank you so much, Sumana ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
If mortals are but shadows waiting to return
back to light; then why need we fear death?… nicely put though I am intrigued by the cadmium fate!
Thank you kindly, Rajani 🙂 good to see you ❤️
The image and the poem work so well together. Love your description of mortals being shadows waiting to return to light.
Thank you so much, Bryan ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
If indeed we can embrace darkness and stepped into light with our faith, we need not fear death ~ Lovey title and share Sanaa~
Thank you so much, Grace ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
xo
I really liked the gradual change of colour in this, Sanaa, from the wisp of smoke to the cadmium fate, with a flash of lilies – I’m glad you didn’t overdo it by mentioning their colour – this way, coupled with breathing in the solace, it is beautifully subtle..You’ve also woven in shadows, light and darkness.
Thank you so much, Kim ❤️ good to see you 🙂
The image of lily is so well chosen (ha we did it both) because it represent both death and beauty… there is comfort in its scent, but more conclusion than longing.
Most definitely ❤️ thank you for the inspirational prompt, Bjorn 😀
Let us embrace darkness,
while holding onto faith
That by itself is a measure of contention. One can well sacrifice some luxuries to accommodate some solace or distractions
Hank
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Hank 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Katie ❤️ good to see you 🙂
That penultimate line is so telling in its reassurance, lets hope that is how it wil be..
Thank you so much, Robin 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Beautifully concise – and chilling
Thank you so much, Jae ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
Indeed, we breathe in solace as we can…after a death.
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Mary ❤️
Love the commentary on the contradictions that bubble up when considering faith and death. It makes little sense to fear a rite of passage one believes will take the most important aspect of the individual to a paradise. Just wonderful, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Magaly❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
xo
I love the lilies, reminding us of soul’s restored innocence. Beautiful.
Thank you so much, Sherry ❤️ good to see you 🙂
Interesting and lovely piece.
ZQ
Thank you kindly, ZQ 🙂
“If mortals are but shadows waiting to return
back to light; then why need we fear death?”
your question lends itself to much meditation. Have a good Sunday, Sanaa
much love…
Thank you so much, Gillena ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
You too, have a great day ahead
much love…❤️
Really like the play on darkness and light. We fear what we don’t know, and sometimes darkness can be comforting.
Elizabeth
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth 🙂
I like the idea that death and fear do not have to coincide. Well done.
Thank you so much, Sue 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
I think we travel through darkness to embrace the light. If you believe in life after death there is comfort in knowing your will be transformed and that eases the fear, the lilies represent purity/cleansing. A strong symbolic choice to go with your words.
Definitely ❤️ thank you for your kind and wise words, Truedessa 🙂
Eloquent and transcendent. A beautiful piece.
Thank you so much, Wendy 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Bold engagement with death!
Thank you kindly, Uttley ❤️
Clever use of the word cadmium in the final line. Another fine write here.
Thank you so much, Julian 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Wonderfully written, Sanaa. I think your poetry just gets better and better.
Aww❤️ thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you liked it!
Yes, I think we should keep “her close.”
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Annell 🙂
A beautiful and restful view of death. May we all find peace…bkm
Amen ❤️ thank you kindly, Mackenzie 🙂
Embracing the darkness is possible only through faith…
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, MMT
Elequently spoken , beautiful thought, leaving room to explore our own minds,,,
Thank you so much, Ellecee ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
lovely poem!
i like the imagery in it. dark, but lovely. 🙂
Thank you so much, dsnake ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂