Rett

Oct 31, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

The End of Self

He got the bad news
told to him today
Then told his wife
They kneeled to pray

The weeks went by
and the time grew near
They faced it together
Neither held any fear

He asks "Will you love me
the time I have left?"
She replies " I'll love you
til the end of myself."

— Rett, Oct 31, 2009

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

Kailashana

16 years 7 months ago

“I’ll love you to the

"I'll love you to the end of myself." How beautiful, Rett. How absolutely beautiful, who can ask for more? Love & Light, Anna "...when it agrees with reason and it will benefit one and all, then accept it and live by it." ~ Buddha

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Thanks Anna

Sometimes, a person just has to get mushy. *S* I appreciate it m'am. Respectfully, Rett: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time" Abraham Lincoln..Now, if our government would really learn that.

Lonnie

16 years 7 months ago

Amazingly Awesome!

A very touching and love-filled read, Rett, my man! You always put the best effort into everything you write! Bravo for this one!

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Thank you Sir Lonnie

I appreciate it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time" Abraham Lincoln..Now, if our government would really learn that.

Nordic cloud

16 years 7 months ago

Oh I will love you till the end of myself

Oh what can we say to that but adore it. Rett you have a heart of pure gold much like the look of pure gold that glints in your eyes, you are a kind and good man, we see it in your poetry and feel it in your expressions. You haven't fooled me! Love to you and all you love Rett, and you deserve it. Ann of Norway.

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Shhh Annn

You'll ruin my reputation as a grumpy old man. *G* Thank you so much. May the sun be comfortable on your shoulders and the ground soft on your feet. Respectfully, Rett: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time" Abraham Lincoln..Now, if our government would really learn that.

Morgana Tragic…

16 years 7 months ago

Awwwww

I swear, Dad, you're one of the few who can write a mushy poem and leave me no choice but to love it...the last line hits really hard and almost leaves you winded...holy moly. Peace n love Katie

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Aww, thanks Daughter

Glad you liked it and sorry it was mushy. *G* Respectfully, Rett: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time" Abraham Lincoln..Now, if our government would really learn that.

lyz

16 years 7 months ago

Aww

Love and sadness, do go well together. Very well done. Love Lyz, xx

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Many thanks lyz

I appreciate it. Very pleased you liked it. Respectfully, Rett: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time" Abraham Lincoln..Now, if our government would really learn that.

themoonman

16 years 7 months ago

Rett...

what more could anyone ask for, to be loved like that! all the way to the end... yes, not mushy at all man, this is real poetry! Richard

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Thank you Richard

I appreciate it greatly. Respectfully, Rett: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time" Abraham Lincoln..Now, if our government would really learn that.

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Thank you Janice

I appreciate it very much. Very happy you enjoyed it. Respectfully, Rett: "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty". Thomas Jefferson

Morgana Tragic…

16 years 7 months ago

Congrats on Spotlight Dad!

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Oh Wow!

Thanks hon. Thanks to everyone. I am honored. Respectfully, Rett: "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty". Thomas Jefferson

odd molly

16 years 7 months ago

Dear Rett. I’ll love you

Dear Rett. I’ll love you til the end of myself.” A poem with words of a never ending love can only be beautiful. I love what you wrote and congratulations on the spotlight. love. o molly

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Many thanks Molly

I truly appreciate it. I am very gratified that you found it worthy. Respectfully, Rett: "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty". Thomas Jefferson

Janice Pearce

16 years 7 months ago

The End of Self

Rett, a true beauty here, loved it! ___________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Awww, thanks Janice

Very glad you liked it. Respectfully, Rett: "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty". Thomas Jefferson

Bonitaj

16 years 7 months ago

What a unique concept...

End of time, end of place ... never would've thought of SELF... Whatta concept! That's one of the things that makes this such a unique and special write! Congrats on the Spotlight! Bonita j

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Bonita

Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it. Respectfully, Rett: "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty". Thomas Jefferson

Candlewitch

16 years 7 months ago

Dear Rett

It may be a mushy love poem, but it is a mushy love poem with dignity. Beautiful! Always, Cat

Rett

16 years 7 months ago

Many thanks Cat

Glad you liked it. Respectfully, Rett: "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty". Thomas Jefferson

orgami

16 years 6 months ago

I see this in my observations in the zoo of man

on my wanders the hand holders the wheelchair helpers the guides to be so humble to have such Love my thorns surround me from tiger mistress i shall die alone with no hand but I love those that have the warmth the compassion the great love in capital it always touchs me and I gratefully acknowledge this here Rett thank you

Godweed

16 years 6 months ago

made me cry

but I'm sappy like that. the last line is beautiful and what love should be, the whole "for better or worse" part of it. long time no read, and this one got me.