Lay Down--Cry Now More

Lay down-

Cry no more-

In my arms go to

Sleep



Breathe softly-

Evil has passed-

In my arms, you are

Safe



Death came-

She did not stop-

Green grass still grows

There is still life



Pain still hurts-

Tears still fall-

Sun still shines

Evermore



Dark night-

Evil lingers

Powers protect

You are delivered



Rest now-

You are in my arms-

Safe I will keep you

Forever



Kings fall-

Stars wane-

My love for you waxes

All the more



Here in my arms-

You're sleeping-

Be at peace

Darkness has passed



You dream-

You see her-

She comes for

You



She is loving-

Peace is her wings-

Death bears you away

Home



Not now-

Your time, no-

Continue you must

Go on



Fatigue sets-

Never forgiving-

Press on

To the mark



Soon you will come-

Finally, the end road-

There she awaits you

To carry you home



Fear no more-

Hurt can't touch you

Jehovah still reigns

Amen



At peace will I be-

Soon I will follow-

Then I'll be in your

Arms



I will weep-

You will comfort-

My tears gone,

Forever



In your arms-

You hold me-

I will lay down my head

And sleep



Fear we, no more-

Hurt cannot touch-

In Jehovah's arms

We sleep


Author's Notes/Comments: 

The beloved is attacked by evil powers and the speaker comforts him. Eventually, they boh die, and they rest together in God's arms, both finally at peace. Emily Dickinson inspired.

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Jillian Camtasia Carver's picture

Hey.. I read your death poem and you read mine .... I realy liked yours .... the laying in youir arms and being safe.. I can't do that ... I havvne't been in anyone's amr in months and I won't let myself and for my lonleyiness that I start thats why i wrote "death" because I wanna die myself..

Q Amidala's picture

This is the first poem of yours that I've ever read. I'm very impressed. You not only write great stories, but poems as well.

animus's picture

I really like how you taken such a common situtation and sculpted it into an alluring collection of phrases. Very good...

Nichole Page's picture

i like this poem alot. the writer uses great imagery in the way he uses short, small words in short stanzas. it creates the feeling of the speaker whispering to his love. his words aren't meant for anyone else...only his love. plus...i absolutely love that it speaks of eternal life with a living God. the only thing i would make different about it would be that this life can only be found in salvation through Jesus Christ. great poem...God love ryan.

nichole