If it should come to pass, as well it might,
that these, shall be the last words that I write,
let all the souls of earth and heaven know
that they were penned for you, for to bestow.
For I have little else of worth, to give
and even if, I yet cheat fate and live,
the only treasure trail, that you will find,
will lead you to the scribblings of my mind.
They are not priceless pearls or golden rings,
and no one, will decide them, beauteous things.
They will not hang, as diamonds, at your throat,
for all the world to see, how much I dote.
But by this simple scribe, I leave to thee,
all that I truly am, or e're will be.
And as this mortal shell, doth turn to dust,
with love, I do to you, my soul entrust.

Comments
fatboy74 | November 22, 2010 - 14:27
A thing of great beauty which I hope is not true as I really enjoyed reading it. :-)
Bradene | November 22, 2010 - 15:26
Poignant, yet enjoyable. Nice to read your work again. Valx
SundaysChild | November 23, 2010 - 00:16
Very much enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
MistakenMagic | November 23, 2010 - 12:48
I'm studying the metaphysical poets for my degree - Donne, Herbert, Marvell - and this definitely has a taste of those three, Chris! I love that third stanza. Very well done ;)
Magic xxx
threeleafshamrock | November 23, 2010 - 14:38
Thanks very much folks, for taking the time to read and comment; fatboy74, Val, S.C. and Magic. <3
Hope the study is going well Bex; Donne and Herbert, 2 of my all time favourite poets, with Donne, just sneaking it with 'A Hymn to God the father', from Herbert's 'The Collar'; magical stuff!
Chris ;)