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The Other Side

Death kissed me on the cheek and said I could remain I still had time to keep but she’d be back again For death she is a woman A fickle fearsome foe There amidst the shadows Impossible to know I said “You’re not my lover” She sneered, “But I’m still death. One day I’ll come to take you when you breathe your final breath “I am not afraid of you. No I will not hide. There is another life to live on the other side.”

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Deb M

Date: 5/10/2024 4:00:00 PM

A poignant write Richard….Enjoyed! Belated POTD Congratulations! Debx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/9/2024 6:54:00 PM

I like this, Richard! Each line…each verse, a fun read! Congratulations on POTD! Fave

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/9/2024 2:12:00 AM

- A lovely poem written with emotion, Richard ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/9/2024 6:06:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/8/2024 12:28:00 AM

Perhaps she’s waiting in the wings, a long wait hopefully. A great write Richard, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2024 4:05:00 AM

“Lol” My hope as well Beryl.

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 5/7/2024 11:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2024 4:06:00 AM

Thanks Jeanette.

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 5/7/2024 10:41:00 PM

Richard, Hello again my friend! Wow, nice work with that dipped quill of ink. Congratulations my friend, deserving as well on POTD. These lines resonate within me. ("I said “You’re not my lover” She sneered, “But I’m still death. One day I’ll come to take you when you breathe your final breath.") Warms Regards, William

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2024 4:07:00 AM

Thanks for such a kind response.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/7/2024 6:46:00 PM

Happy to return with congratulations on potd, very deserving-

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:50:00 PM

Thanks Michelle.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/7/2024 3:52:00 PM

Poetry-infused, yet purely factual last two lines. Love it. Congrats on POTD, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:51:00 PM

Great response, thanks Gershon.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/7/2024 3:44:00 PM

Congratulations Richard: Well deserving of POTD. To many - death has no face so perhaps we can bargain more easily with a less threatening persona than the Grim Reaper. Best, SuZ

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:51:00 PM

I like that thought. Thanks for visiting.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/7/2024 2:29:00 PM

Congratulations, Richard, on your excellent poem's achievement with POTD awards. Well earned, my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 2:30:00 PM

Thanks Soto.

Joseph May

Date: 5/7/2024 12:11:00 PM

Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 12:25:00 PM

Thanks Joseph,

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/7/2024 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD Richard Lamoureux! I love that death can be female, your open mind shines. My favorite comic book is "Lady Death" she is in my BIO lol my alter ego. Enjoy your day! hugs Anaya

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 12:24:00 PM

Cool! Thanks for such a great comment.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/7/2024 11:46:00 AM

I love this Richard. What a shrew, eh? I'm glad you stand against her. Beautifully written Quatrain that flows easily. Congratulations on POTD! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 11:47:00 AM

Thanks Linda.

Karen Jones

Date: 5/7/2024 10:53:00 AM

This is really cool and very entertaining. What an original idea that death is a woman! Usually we se grim reaper as masculine I think! I like the flowing rhyme and especially the positive ending! Congratulations Richard on potd!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 11:50:00 AM

Thanks Karen.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 11:47:00 AM

Thanks Karen.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/7/2024 10:26:00 AM

I'd never thought of death as being female - guess its the ultimate 'femme fatale" many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 10:28:00 AM

Thanks Jan. Hugs Rick.

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/7/2024 9:42:00 AM

Dear Richard, back with my heartiest congratulations for your beautiful poem’s recognition with POTD honors. Well deserved my friend. Enjoy your special day. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 9:48:00 AM

Thank Susan. ;0)

Bill Baker

Date: 5/7/2024 8:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Richard! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Bill.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/7/2024 8:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. "The Other Side" is a powerful write. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 8:47:00 AM

Much appreciated Paula.

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 5/7/2024 6:24:00 AM

Richard, congratulations on POTD. Pretty good writing my friend. Warm Regards, William

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:45:00 AM

Much appreciated William.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/7/2024 5:58:00 AM

I told you it is good. Congratulations on POTD.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:44:00 AM

Thanks for dropping back Hilda.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/7/2024 5:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your honour of POTD, Dear Richard. This is a mysterious topic for many, but your thoughts are deep.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:44:00 AM

Thanks Malabika.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/7/2024 5:30:00 AM

BIG congrats on POTD, Richard. Deep in thoughts--lovely tone and flow. Enjoy your special day.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:43:00 AM

Thanks Vijay.

Tom Woody

Date: 5/7/2024 5:00:00 AM

Back to say congrats on being featured

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:43:00 AM

Much appreciated.

Lin Lane

Date: 5/7/2024 4:41:00 AM

Honors for having written today's choice for poem of the day, Rick. Interesting how some give death a gender; in this one she's a fickle, unfeeling woman. Yet, the grim reaper is always male of our species. Open-minded poetry is always worthy.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:42:00 AM

Thanks Lin, I wanted to give it a different twist.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/7/2024 3:40:00 AM

Richard, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2024 6:42:00 AM

Thanks Tania.