Here we are at the unholy month of October. I thought I would do a paranormal, witchy, unholy bunch of poems, some new and some old.
Don’t forget to check out Jane Dougherty and Kat Myrman‘s plans for this month!
Today’s poem is about trying to hold off death.
Would you stop if I asked you
If I pleaded what would you do.
Would you stay a moment longer
If promised,my love would make you stronger.
Could I slow your path,stop the ravishes of time.
If I showed you love sublime.
Would I halt your advance in any tiny way
Could I cheat death and make you stay.
If the tears that fall upon your face
Could chase off death, make it leave in disgrace.
I would hold my breath for eternity
If it meant that you would stay with me.
willowdot21 
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:00:56
oh, such a lot of sadness in this!
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:57:45
These were the terrific nightmares I had after breaking my back and returning home from hospital 💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:07:49
When something like that happens we feel so vulnerable. I can imagine you must have been extremely fragile.
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:11:25
Yes you are right Jane, I had to learn to walk again and I was scared that I never would, properly again . Yet I did and it’s hopefully all in the past 💜💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 09:26:46
I do hope so! Spinal injuries terrify me. I never wanted to have an epidural because of the idea of someone mucking about with my spine.
Oct 22, 2018 @ 10:25:43
You are right to hang back from the epidural , I never had one either. They were quite new 45yrs ago when number one son was born. I did hear some horror stories about them . You only get one spine, I have broken mine twice so will not be taking any chances.😱💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 12:22:24
Twice! Doesn’t that count as extreme bad luck? I had to have an epidural for the first one because she was a forceps delivery,but it ony worked on one side. The second one, the anesthetist couldn’t find the place and gave up. I said I didn’t want one for the third and it was long and difficult. The fourth was induced so I had to have an epidural and the last one was cesarean section. By the time they got round to giving me one, I was stuck so full of needles another one didn’t make much difference.
Oct 22, 2018 @ 12:29:24
Oh! The joys of giving birth… Yes bad luck to break the back twice. But I survived both times and after much surgery and bloody mindedness ,still standing (fingers crossed 😉)
Oct 22, 2018 @ 12:30:13
Just don’t push your luck. Twice is enough 🙂
Oct 22, 2018 @ 12:39:11
Yes indeed it is 🙂
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:33:27
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:58:59
Thank you for the reblog most grateful ,😀💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:16:58
our pleasure…
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:17:42
Again thank you both 💜💜💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:33:58
Exquisitely painful…
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:59:55
Yes the nightmares were 💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 07:51:22
Beautiful poem, Willow. It has a lovely flow. It expresses what I would try or have tried, especially with tears.
Jordy💗
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:01:59
Thank you Jordy I hope you are never troubled too much by nightmares.💜💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:05:28
Thank you, Willow. Not so much anymore thankfully, but every so often they visit. A curse of being a witch, I suppose, where the heart feels every thing. Bless you dear.💗💗
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:12:34
And bless you too Jordy may they visit you less and less. 💜💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:15:02
Thank you, Willow🙏💗💗
Oct 22, 2018 @ 08:16:00
💜💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 16:51:21
A beautiful poem Willow ♥
Oct 22, 2018 @ 16:54:21
Thank you Sally 💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 21:47:29
Very powerful and poignant poem, Willow. In reading comments, I didn’t know you’ve broken your back twice. OMG! I hope you’re free from the nightmares. It’s like having PTSD.
Take care, my friend. ❤️💕
Oct 22, 2018 @ 21:56:29
I do still have nightmares but they are less potent and less frequent. Thank you for caring I am much stronger now 💜 💜
Oct 22, 2018 @ 22:08:30
Sending hugs 💞💞
Oct 23, 2018 @ 05:34:36
Thank you so much 💜🌹💜💜
Oct 23, 2018 @ 23:38:50
You are an inspiration! 😊💕
Oct 24, 2018 @ 04:28:15
Thank you so are you 💜💜
Oct 25, 2018 @ 20:48:17
😊💕 Sorry I’m so far behind reading blogs again, Willow. Hoping to get caught up with yours soon. ❤️
Oct 26, 2018 @ 07:33:29
I am lagging behind this week too 💜💜