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A rosy cross held to the face of my death
For death is moving in here with me
Better than to drown in my summoning tears
For with tears you showed us how to be free

I advise us now, while listening to Brel
To dance with the waltz of joy in the heart
The addicts of suffering, the tango of fate
Boasting of how he tore us apart.

Where are we now?
You ask well, Davy Jones
You who sang death’s song long ago
And know these defeats in your aging bones

Closer to us though death will approach
The arrow will slow as it nears its mark
I found dew by the sands of a land without rain
I brought honey for eyes that were flooded with pain

And here in the shade of the shadow of death
Your hand reaches out from the screen of the dark
Caressing the face of a clock that says yes
Staying its chime, with an infinite breath.

How's the old death thing going, Ruthy? Hope it works out well for you, in the end

Kind regards

Fish

Well, still alive, in case you were wondering. That's the good news .... and thanks for asking

rmorgan wrote:A rosy cross held to the face of my death
For death is moving in here with me
Better than to drown in my summoning tears
For with tears you showed us how to be free

I advise us now, while listening to Brel
To dance with the waltz of joy in the heart
The addicts of suffering, the tango of fate
Boasting of how he tore us apart.

Where are we now?
You ask well, Davy Jones
You who sang death’s song long ago
And know these defeats in your aging bones

Closer to us though death will approach
The arrow will slow as it nears its mark
I found dew by the sands of a land without rain
I brought honey for eyes that were flooded with pain

And here in the shade of the shadow of death
Your hand reaches out from the screen of the dark
Caressing the face of a clock that says yes
Staying its chime, with an infinite breath.

Beautiful poem. Love the 'addicts of suffering'. You're a fan of the guy who wrote 'did you ever have a dream or two, where the hero was a guy named you', too, huh?. And you like Scott Walker as well? Probably just a coincidence, the title 'My Death' ain't groundbreaking in and of itself xx

Thanks so much DJ.
I was writing to Jacques Brel's song, and remembering also David Bowie's version of it (both are referenced in the poem). You're right, Scott Walker sang it too.
I had realized we all must sing this song.
Warm good wishes.

rmorgan wrote:Well, still alive, in case you were wondering. That's the good news .... and thanks for asking

and today, Ruthy? still ok? over on another forum there is sad news that both Marlon Brando and Robin Cooke died. So often a couple in life, now a pair in death.

Yes, today still okay. Saw Leonard last night at Radio City. He too was alright, and bright.
Thank you for the news, many thanks. Be well.
Ruthie

rmorgan wrote:Yes, today still okay. Saw Leonard last night at Radio City. He too was alright, and bright.
Thank you for the news, many thanks. Be well.
Ruthie

Leonard Cohen, I remember him. Did he mention me from the stage, he often does ?

ahhhh, I am so embarrassed. I have been getting your name wrong all these years. I say "Ruthy", but I see from your reply it's spelled" Ruthie". If there is one thing I detest it's people messing with other geezers' names. Humbles Ruthie

Yours sincerely

Ms Fish Fish Quail Eye

Yes, Leonard mentioned several people, and you were surely one.

I am honoured when you mention my name, however you spell it. The music of your saying is the same.