My Swan Song

erwinkennythomas on Jul 17, 2011

My swan song is my last dedication to a life that was enjoyable. It is an experience like the Swan Lake ballet.

It is the belief

That when a swan

Is about to die

It sings

- – -

I’m a swan herder

That tends swans

I’ve lived amidst their gracefulness

Admire their pure white plumage

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And marvel at their purity

- – -

So when I die

Let me do a swan song

Listen to the best that music

Has to offer

Eat the most delicious meal

Drink my favorite wine

- – -

After all it’ll be

My farewell dance

So that I may do

A gig with my best friends

On my way to a new land

That’s colorful and sublime

- – -

Let the priest come

To my swannery

A place where swans are raised

Where I’ll be

To let me sip of that wine

Before I delightfully depart

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Comments (11)

megamatt09 on Jul 17, 2011
Very wonderful work.
wonder on Jul 17, 2011
A pristine beauty and elegance portrayed in the poem.
Rosettaartist1 on Jul 17, 2011
beautiful
mphsglo on Jul 17, 2011
Touching. The best that we can hope for, is to go peacefully.
Dreamy777 on Jul 17, 2011
very beautiful poem thanks
sambasivarao on Jul 17, 2011
Its looking like heaven. thank you
PruandMe on Jul 17, 2011
huh, didn’t know the origin of the phrase swan song til now.

Lovely poem, enjoyed the sentiment.
neopisiva on Jul 17, 2011
A farewell swan dance…how nice…
Cyni1106 on Jul 17, 2011
A farewell that is planned out. Good job, thanks.
Eunice Tan on Jul 17, 2011
Yet is still lovely…
jaidadiz on Jul 18, 2011
wonderfully written…well done

Hi there!