Coma
Coma
“Please stay”
If only I could say I had heard you but the ability to do so,
escaped me as I lay,
you evade the trenches, death have now drawn you to,
he persuades the will and body too decay.
You came in, you spoke and I did hear you,but the world I lay in,
was dark and grey.
Through the words that was spoken, you gave comfort,
so serene, surreal and without pay.
I followed the ones, whom rendered directions,
for they guided me back on my way.
Each day you came, with inspiration and from me,
how I'd wish to have said, please stay.....
There's a chair in the corner that you set in,
near the window where the sun dance and play..
near my bed you've placed a card and soft candies,
where I will lie and count each day.
Each day when you're here,I feel you near me,
by my bedside, as you bow head for me and pray.
The flowers you've placed, are now odorless
in a vase, near the window, on a tray.
As I lay, thinking about the things I've done in my life,
for some i'm sorry but surely, can't take away.
although the good I am sure, out weigh the bad by far
but what constitutes, who wakes to a new day?
From the right side of my bed,
I hear a lone voice saying, “please save him,”
but from the crowd on the left,
cued,“he don't wonna be saved, don't save him.”
I left my prints in the sand the other day,
to see if he still cared,
The sands were dry and hardened,
so it penetrated, only the top layer.
is it that i must go, to take away all my pain,
and take the sadness I have acquired in life with me.
then let the holy spirit make its home within me,
before I depart, if this is what must be.
but then a familiar new smell bound the air,
As the nasal and new aroma, engaged in play,
suddenly the sliding sound of the corner chair,
gave host, to fresh roses and you today.
Your voice, is my complete blessing to hear,
though your face, only through my minds eye.
The joy I express but can't physically show it,
but through tears, I display, when I cry.
It is when you are near, that I feel no known fear,
and (warm memories), are spawned from (stray).
one lone nurse in a small chair, whom shows, that only she care,
and why I ask of you, “please stay.”
So I will hold on to all the memories, i've been granted,
in case I don't survive.
But if by some small chance, he grants a another dance,
i'll give thanks each day i'm a live...
Jim
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Great lines Sir Jimmy Arnold Sir,
Thanks for sharing, my love, my vote
Love & Hugs
WILLIAMSJI MAVELI
Brother Williamji,
So nice to hear from you as usual, responding from my phone, so i'll keep this some what short in words but not in gratitude, shall i extend to you...Hope all is well and that the family, is cloaked in the best of health and spirits....Thank you once again for the vote and comment..
Jim
Powerful write !
I know what it is like to be at the bedside of a loved one in a coma due to a stroke. This brought the emotional impact of it all back. Great work !
Best wishes to you ! As always !
:)
Richard my friend,
So very sorry for the late response my friend, a little health issue wanting to be stubborn and not quite cooperative, when I need it to be sometimes. Thank you immensely for the powerful response to this poem and to realize It impacted such a secrad part of yourself, (your heart), made me feel that the message I was trying to conveyed, (from my pen onto this paper) and now to the reader through this poem, allowed me to know, that just maybe my job in its presentation, was a good one...You my friend are one of many powerful poets on this site and your valued comments means millions in gold of the purest, when rendered. I thank you deeply, for the enrichment...I've got to get this health issue together, because all the fun is being missed by me from the powerful comglamaration of poets, poetess and artist so closely knit, on this very reciditive, (for the good and by all whom visit), powerfully well ran site.....
Take Care my friend,
Jim
Wishing you a welcome resolution to your worries. My heart goes out to you.
Take care of yourself !
Very emotional and inspiring write dear brother Jimmy, a spirit can fight long after the body lies broken, love and faith in oneself, hand in hand with new hope
Is an amazing medicine, love yourself, love those who surround you,
The miracle of deaths absence, shall astound you.
Dance as though the world watching for the very first Time, my love to you always
Your little sis nardine xox
Hey Lil Sis,
So very sorry for the late response (lil-sis) but hope to get this together soon. Thank you as always for being the kind heart, that you are known to be by us (all). Your words are more astounding then the poem itself lil-sis and by far, are they clenched and held onto, (by me),very tightly. The support and words given by you, are ones of reassurrance and belief, not only held within myself but held to the fullest, the powers lent to us, (from up above) to simply believe, trust in and utilize, when in need and then pay it forward to others, who are in need of his deep healing...You have been a bright spot in the lives of many on this site Nardine and I for one, can boast highly of your presence, deeply inbeded in mine. You are one of a few, that tends to place aside your heart-ache and stressful days, just to help another even without mentioning a word, of your own most pressing needs and issues...You are a special person to all on this site, (especially to me) and a friend beyond ends.. I've took the time to search the closeness and professionalism of other poem sites and personnel and by far, no other compares to this one...The poets, Poetess and Artist here, are in a class of its own and never shall I ever stray to another...I thank you dearly for the friendship I have acquired in yourself and others on this site and would'nt trade it for the world...You and your poetry will always have a place in my heart Nardine and (proud to be), will forever be the words of your little ones, of their mothers charming character and stature.....
Thank you so-so much Lil Sis,
Jimmy
Aww brother Jimmy you always touch my heart with your beautiful word's of love
God works in mysterious ways, it was fate we happened to meet, not happenstance
Love you forever dear soul, your little sis nardine xo
Hey Jimmy very heart touching . I feel for any family who has to go through that . God is always there to help you through the dark times . Hugs to you on a great write. Rock
Hey Hardrocklover,,
Really appreciate the response my friend and so very true are the words you spoke, "God is always there to help us through the darkest of times." Your words resignated deely inside of me, reminding me of all the many times in the past, that he has been there for me and i took it for granite but now realize each day we wake, is a blessing to us all and all he ask is for us to live it to the fullest because tomorrow, was never ours to own. He gives it, just as he has given us today....
Rock-on my friend,
Jim
Hi Jimmy Arnold,
Congrats, your poem is now being promoted on our F.B page.
Glide on love.
The Cosmofunnel team.
Cosmo Team,
What can i say except, when your title grace our pages, it takes the breath away but while i have a little left to respond, i'll just tell you we appreciate your existance and when we feel down are just without the fortitude to wonna wake to a new day, all we have to do is open to you and quence our thirst on the many juices you have allowed your poets, poetess and artist to prepare and through you, they have been pleasurably supplied to all of your many readers / admirers....You have given us a play ground, in the offering of this site, to all whom felt the need, to open our, (for so long), closed doors once again, allowing us to feel free and at play and i for one, thank you dearly for this. Along the way, i have met an amazing group of individuals / friends, (poets, poetess and artist), through this journey, that i would'nt have met, if i had remained (one) demintional in my approach to my poetry, rather than just simply place it, you allowed us to believe in it, critique it and with pride, (display it).....Cheers to you (All) Cosmo Administration...
Thank you most kindly,
Jim Arnold
WOW! this was really good. Your writing skills are legendary on here and I always look forward to reading your work. This is one of the best I have read in a long time. Keep this good stuff coming.
Morris
Morris Derry,
The man, the myth, the legend...It has been quite a while my friend and with you i hope all has been quite well...Thank you my friend for the comment of a life time, (let alone the response) but most definately is it good to hear from you..Was kinda setting here thinking of the many times i sat near bed side of my mom, (talking to her on her last days) and wondered if she could hear are sense me, when i came to visit and when i had left the room...Placing myself in her position, i tried to do and say all i could, to let her know that her pain, could hold her hostage no longer and that the most powerful pain medication,(God) in this world and beyond, has now stepped in, just to ensure she hurts no longer and to guide her on her final steps, of her so very long journey to him, (home).....
Thank you my friend and never be a stranger,
Jim
Homie, you already know. We been doing this Cosmo thing for a minute. I'm so sorry for your loss and I def. go you in my prayers. This thing we call poetry, freedom of expression, passion in words or however one may want to call it, You my friend have excelled in every aspect of the word and meaning of poetry. I truly believe that you have to become the poem that you are portraying, feeel me? you got that and more. Inspire others as much as you can. you have a gift that should be taught to others. Real talk!
Never a stranger,
Morris
My friend,
Thank you for the condolences my friend, she is on higher grounds now.... You by far are one of the more prominent figures on this site and to receive the outline you have given, homie i am star struck...You see we rarely ever get to see the full heart of Morris in his comments, only in your powerful then life poems, is it usually and without a doubt, normally displayed...So to receive words fitting for one of your poems and in the poetic format, in which it was delivered, dude i feel like being on top of cloud nine...You are one of my favorites my friend and when i read your words at play from day (1) up to today, it threw me in the wake, of the works of (poc) himself and with all of the intensity and admiration that would apply..True to the cause, we have been here for a good minute and wether you know it are not, it was you, that gave me the in-sight to become the poem back then, rather then just tell it and it was ironic that the same knowledge render by you in your comment up above, was exactly what i was in search of and found, through the readings of your works, held securely by you in your chambers within your poetic treasure chess, until ready to be release to your awaiting readers and anxious public.....I had the pleasure to see (Tupoc) in person while in Los Angeles California back in the day when he was still a live and my friend you posess many of his accolades, not only in how he wrote his poetry and music but in his character and demeanor as well...
You are a cool glass of ice cold water my friend,
Jim
Lovely write Jimmy, very powerful.Congrats On your FB promotion. Cheers.
Hey Cleo,
Thank you so much for the kind words and congrats...Your position as the (A.O.M.), is being worn and displayed quite well, one that was well deserved and appropriately selected, by the Cosmo Funnel Administrative team...A team, (just as this site), that could never be replaced by any.....You represent us (All) wonderfully and you we truly do admire.....
Thank you a whole bunch,
Jim
Hello Jimmy...
Congratulations on your F.B. Promotion!
Awesome!
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs...
sparrowsong
Hey Sparrowsong,
Never will there be a bird with a prettier song then yours my dear friend and i thank you for the comment and recognition of the face book promotion....On Cosmo Funnel, you really can write your problems away and i didn't realize it, until i started to pick it up and begin the execution of my pit-falls..I then find myself at that point, not wanting to put it back down but that's a good thing..Your song is music to mine, as well as all others, (on this site), ears dear lady, so don't ever stop singing.
Thank you dear lady,
Jimmy.
It is difficult to comment as this brings up so many emotions. Your words have a major impact and you are a true inspiration. You are always in my thoughts and prayers and I am so happy to see you on here writing again! Congratulations on your FB promotion! You definitely deserve it!!
With Love,
Val ♥
Hey Val.,
So much have you been through my dear friend and so much respect have i harnessed for you dearly, in this world and beyond... You have the ability to stand and fight for the causes you believe in, when some others, find it easier to not even wonna try..You are one of my sheros Val. and i mean that, seriously spoken and i can say, how i can now gain some, (even if just a little) in-sight, on your will, to make each day matter and with it, you graciously live with the purest of heart but one left quite open, to all you have come to acquaint on this site, just as you have so passionately done in life...You are valued by all of us here on this site, be it delivered through your poetic words, comments are your warm friendly smile..You have a home here on this site and in our hearts and i can't thank you enough for being one of the shoulders lent, on my lowest of low days and will always have and leave my door open, if ever you and Jason is in need...Thank you dear friend and i am sorry, if i stirred any unpleasant placed away emotions...
Very good hearing from you dear lady,
Jimmy.
Wow Susan,
Its been quite a while my lady friend and hearing from you as well, is most definately music to the ears and heart. Hope all is well with you Sue and if any body can relate, i am sure you can, with me having the knowledge of your background and expertise in mind......You are another dear lady, that my regards for you are beyond approach....Good to see you here along with the rest and as always, have you a way with spoken words and generosity for all you expell them on.....Your words most definately means a lot Susan and i am so glad you still remain, for your poems are ones of pleasure and highest of caliber and is placed in the catagory of elite Poetess such as Shirley P., Nardine, Flowers, Val., Shah,Tina, aNgels, Sparrowsong, Cleo, Kiesha, Piusha, to just name a consistant few..Hopefully when all is better in my situation, i'll be able to join you wonderful, poets, poetess and artist on this prestigious site....
Much love to you (All),
Jimmy
Hey Susan (two) of the most important names accidently left out, that most definately should'nt have been is queen Cherri Summer and Tracy...How can the mind go blank on these two, is beyond me...Jim
Good write. Good people responding. I love it. And often think about people sick who have only empty chairs by their bedside. Especially the children. I dont know if u had rxperienced this personally. But you shared it perfectly.
Hey Carolyn,
Beautiful words Carolyn and you've just given me an idea for my next poem, (Empty chairs)...Unfortunately i have Carolyn, with (3) brothers, a mother, father and just recently, late last month, a sister but life must go on for the living, though it does'nt get easy.....
Thank you dear lady and friend,
Jim