Death keeps on calling my name
I'm walking in the fire and the flame
the years of anger you wanted to deny
a helping hand allowed me to finally cry.
So much anger deep inside of my heart
without these words, I would fall apart
unspoken truths you wanted me to live
that's why it's so hard for me to forgive.
Loved ones I knew would pass away
young and bold and yet they couldn't stay
Death looked me in the eyes & he said
that when it's my time, I too will be dead.
I broke down & I couldn't shed a tear
broken down & infected by my own fears
I looked around & I had to say goodbye
knowing one day that I'm ready to die.




© Josiah Bhola Hillaire