One Question

~ Frank Solanki

I know this is going to sound awkward
But I cannot hold it inside me any longer
My skin, my veins, my body are urging
Me to ask you this and I can resist them no more
The question is this: am I going to die?

I know it sounds awkward coming from
A six-year old girl; but the question has been
Troubling me for quite some time; I feel
Quite relieved already getting it out of my system
But not as much as I would feel once I know

So, tell me; tell me the truth and I shall accept
It as it is; I shall not be melodramatic about
It at all; I shall feel quenched and nothing more
Haven’t you taught me that truth is important
Even if it hurts or even if it is deadly?

It actually sounds very amusing considering
That it was only as recent as the new year’s eve
That I felt as if I was going to live forever
I remember looking at the stars and whispering
To myself: why couldn’t I go on like they do?

It doesn’t look too amusing now that I am here
Lying helplessly and enervated on this bed with
Fever running through my bones; my fingers ache
As I hold on to your hand and I cannot bring
Myself to hold your hand tighter than this

This fever has suppressed my spirit and the fire
That used to burn within me; it has caused my throat to hurt with every cough I take; my head is hammered every minute as my lips go dry; the
Only thing it has not killed is my curiosity

Yes, I come back to the question again; do not
Try to let go of my grip even though it would not
Take a monumental effort for you to do so if
You so desired; I know we are all going to meet
Our fate; will I meet mine anytime soon?

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28 thoughts on “One Question”

  1. The Catholic part of me would tell her that we are on this earth to prepare us for heaven, and that God calls us all to him. We all have the vocation to be saints. 

    The other more earthly side of me would say, death and taxes, man…

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    1. I agree that this is sad, very sad. I would like to tell the little girl that one day in the far, far future we all die, but she can be healed from whatever ails her if someone who believes in God prays for her. Then I realized, this is just a poem. Very well written Frank. Or is there some reality behind this poem?
      Frank, however, I have to tell you: You can live for eternity if you accept Jesus Christ as your Redeemer and live a Spirit filled life, loving the Lord and His ways,

      By the way you do write good poetry.

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        1. Thanks for your reply, Although it is not based on reality you do have a troubled mind regarding sick children. Give it to Jesus. Frank, you say if anyone wants to be a hero they should follow you. There is only one hero I ever want to follow and that is Jesus Christ.

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  4. Frank ☺️ I remember a long time ago you told me * you’re blog is great but confusing 😹 😁 what a great guy you are . I’m still here making more messes . Keep going you said 🫂 about 1917 here we are still entertaining the world. I pray you didn’t mean a word . Great 😃 writing mate. Master of the Pen 🖋️ Frank my problem is a die every night wonder why I wake up . I thought last night smiling I’m not going to over think because you do know that your dead. Why worry .

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  6. Good question, and it very much depends. Yes, of course, your physical body will die, but there is a life after. It just depends if you spend that life after with your back to God, or whether you bow before Him. There is a hope.

    And besides, physical life doesn’t really matter. It might not be fun being in pain or dying, but it’s just a blink in the eternal.

    I’m not sure if you genuinely wanted an answer, but there’s one for you.

    Also, great poetry!

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  11. Having come close to the time and then pulled back, as much as there was fear and I didn’t want to go, my thoughts were mainly with those I would leave behind. Be grateful and happy for each day with the ones you love and when the time comes, it comes.

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  13. Let’s get over the blunt truth first… yes, you’re going to die, I’m going to die, we all are going to die. Even the stars have a shelf life after which they’re going to blow their innards.

    My point is, why worry about death? Let it come in its own time. Those who fear death die a thousand times before their last breath. If you love your physical body then death is real, but if you love your inner self, your spirit, your soul, then you still live in a different plane, a different dimension. We have different names for it. In that place, death has no meaning because it is a place of immortality.

    So cheer up, you’re not going anytime soon.

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  14. Everyone has asked themselves this question at least once in their lifetime especially due to helplessness in some situations. The book When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi helped me a lot to accept mortality.

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  15. As you navigate through feelings of uncertainty and discomfort, it’s essential to know that you are not alone. Your loved ones are there to support you, holding your hand through the difficult moments and providing comfort and reassurance.

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