~ My Covid Fear…

On January 20, 2021March 30, 2025 By Jerry BrothertonIn Poetry, Rhyming

I know that all good things must meet their fate
but to die alone would bring such sorrows
None there to reminisce about the past
or to ponder upon the tomorrows

No one there to hold tightly my frail hand
or to gently caress my leathered cheek
With no last kiss to soothe my furrowed brow
no loving words given for memories keep

No one to whisper a final goodbye
or to pray for just a little more time
No one there to dry the tears from my face
as I succumb to the clocks closing chime

To pass unnoticed across the grey veil
with unfettered tears and shuddering breath
No one there to hear my last crying sigh
as my eyes darken with shadows of death

20 thoughts on “~ My Covid Fear…”

V.J. Knutson

The one thing my mother asks of me is to make sure she doesn’t die alone. Heart wrenching times.

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January 20, 2021 at 11:37 AM Reply
1. Jerry Brotherton
  
  I told my wife if she was on deaths bed, there would be no force on earth that would keep me from her side
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 4:56 PM Reply
  1. V.J. Knutson
    
    Awww. That’s sweet.
    
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    January 20, 2021 at 5:45 PM
Gerald W Perkins

Very powerful!

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January 20, 2021 at 12:31 PM Reply
1. Jerry Brotherton
  
  Thanks brother
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 4:57 PM Reply
Felicia Denise

This one brought tears because my aunt died alone less than a month ago; diagnosed with covid AND pneumonia, but sent home after two days because she wasn’t “sick enough.” :(

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January 20, 2021 at 1:42 PM Reply
1. Liz Gauffreau
  
  I’m so sorry to hear that, Felicia.
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 4:20 PM Reply
  1. Felicia Denise
    
    Thank you, Liz.
    
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    January 20, 2021 at 9:37 PM
  2. Liz Gauffreau
    
    You’re welcome, Felicia.
    
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    January 20, 2021 at 9:59 PM
2. Jerry Brotherton
  
  So sorry for your loss and sending all my prayers for her family.
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 4:58 PM Reply
  1. Felicia Denise
    
    Many thanks, my friend.
    
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    January 20, 2021 at 9:37 PM
Patrice

Lovely 💕

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January 20, 2021 at 3:01 PM Reply
1. Jerry Brotherton
  
  Thanks Patrice
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 4:59 PM Reply
delphini510

Beautiful poem, Jerry. So many feel like you and of course those who are not able to say good bye feel a grief beyond what would have been.

Let us hope that we will overcome and this suffering teaches us about the value of family, friends – about love.

Miriam

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January 20, 2021 at 3:30 PM Reply
1. Jerry Brotherton
  
  Well said my friend.
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 4:59 PM Reply
Liz Gauffreau

Your poem expresses the heartbreak of Covid so well.

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January 20, 2021 at 4:22 PM Reply
1. Jerry Brotherton
  
  Thanks for the praise. It’s sad to think of such things but I was inspired by a post from Rolands Ragbag.
  
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  January 20, 2021 at 10:02 PM Reply
  1. Liz Gauffreau
    
    You’re wlecome, Jerry.
    
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    January 21, 2021 at 6:26 AM
What Words May Come

You said it brother! My heart breaks for all those who have lost friends and loved ones without being able to be there with a comforting hand and telling them, “it’s okay!” Very nice poetry, Jerry!

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January 21, 2021 at 11:49 AM Reply
1. Jerry Brotherton
  
  Thanks My friend
  
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  January 21, 2021 at 2:31 PM Reply