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In the Dark

June 01 2026

Words on life, death and the dark, by a poet, artist and photographer registered blind. By Terry Miles 

This piece of lasting sadness
is the worst aspect about it
So much about life is about death. 
It was the thing in the dark, motionless and cold 
Didn't David know about the risk? 
That is what your family and friends are asking. 
Being half-awake at times.
Yes, you were involved in wanting something to take. 
Anything at times! As if you don't have to work at it. 
So many nowadays, only aspire to having takeaway pleasures, 
akin to being breastfed in a carpark.
Is it really beautiful to feel the same around the clock?
Oh, so you want the same again, because it makes you feel so good.
Can't you do a little for yourself?
Be interested in the world around you?
No, I guess you can't! 
Otherwise, you wouldn't be under sedation as you are now. 
Of course, it's one strategy. 
Understanding how the world, or part of it, works. 
Having an insight into things, a few items that turn your head.
Your family and friends, how they wanted you to grasp
some straws. To bring about a change, 
of prospect. Yes it takes some time!
This wasn't how they wanted to 
say goodbye. Not even a grandchild. 
People have to think of good times even if it's not for them. 
They didn't know how you couldn't see the signs.
How you couldn't Google anything regarding the risks.
Your life support system will be turned off, tomorrow,
The doctor's say you are, 
in fact, brain dead.

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