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    23694 Days of June
    23694 Days of June
    23694 Days of June
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    23694 Days of June

    By Chloe Elson

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    A Collection of Poetry, Prose-Poetry, and Short Stories inspired by my Nana. Discovering the effects of a death on an individual, and exploring and celebrating the life we all hold dear. Personifications are used to help visualise the constant struggle between life and death that we everyday in the world.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChloe Elson
    Release dateSep 19, 2018
    ISBN9781386118626
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      23694 Days of June - Chloe Elson

      365 Days

      I chanced upon Death,

      On a cool, summer's night.

      I was feeling daring, forthcoming,

      With him in my sight –

      So asked him, whether he

      Thought it was okay

      To take a much loved

      Soul away

      from their family.

      He laughed,

      and explained

      To me candidly.

      "My dear child, it is their time.

      To deny an end would be crime."

      I was astounded, as he

      Continued his stroll.

      That he was willing to make

      Orphans, widows, childless parents-

      All for the sake of his twisted morals.

      I asked him why he took

      my Nana,

      Knowing she did not

      want to go.

      "The only time,

      when they'll know,

      Is when it ends.

      Only then,

      They shall meet

      The maker of men."

      His tone made me quiver in my shoes,

      Dark and sombre, as if to excuse

      His reclamation of her soul.

      So, I demanded he return

      what he once stole.

      "You are such a fool."

      He laughed.

      "I could never return her soul-

      She ran off.

      I have no control

      Of where she is now.

      I presume she's with

      Her husband,

      and has been

      evading me

      ever since!"

      With that, he was gone,

      the grass rustled around

      Whilst cricket chirps filled

      The air.

      I chuckled, knowing

      A year later,

      A whole 12 months,

      365 days.

      They were still pulling the

      Wool over

      Death’s eyes.

      Life vs Love

      On a rare moment,

      Love and life met.

      It was not pleasant.

      Love accused life,

      Of stealing all her thunder.

      "How can anybody love,

      When they are so caught up in life?"

      Love's jealousy had no effect

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