Dying stories, books, poems, and more

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This is a very short story for children who are experiencing the death of someone they love. It is important for children to understand a little bit about death, so it is less intense and scary for them. As a mental health counselor, I do grief work with children and… Read More
Years of struggling and collapsing shall come to an end, and he will love it. Read More

Tags: dying, star

Marline got bed driven after an accident. Carson, her husband, Bella, her husband mistress, doesn’t care about her after her accident. She wonders what went wrong in her life to end up like this. She has no visitors in the hospital. But one day, while she was sleeping, Marine dreamt… Read More

Poem / Poetry

February 21, 2024

Reads: 103

Comments: 3

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super short story about a girl Read More

Tags: dying, blood

A piece I completed following the unexpected passing of my Grandpa last month. I write to help process all good or ill experiences in my life, and this was a difficult one to get through. Read More

Reads: 130

Comments: 1

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In old age, a person will occasionally ponder about their passing and burial. Read More

Tags: death, dying, life, burial

A fantasy poem about a sorcerer’s last battle and final mission that he must do before he dies. Read More
A love note to my first girlfriend who I wish to be joined with in heaven when I die, wherever that may be. Read More

Tags: love, death, dying, ghost, sad

Reads: 175

Comments: 1

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About my losing battle with cancer and how I want to go to Valhalla when I die, and how I have left you more than bones when I die. Read More

Reads: 361

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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An excerpt from the book "Crack in the Mirror" Read More

Tags: death, dying

Featured Review by ratwood2

"Excellent reflection on life. I share your thoughts about being just so caught up in everyday that I miss the opportunity to simply enjoy the b..." Read More

Poem / Poetry

April 07, 2023

Reads: 332

Comments: 1

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Your more alive and rembered when your dead. Read More

Tags: death, dying, life, sad

Reads: 248

Comments: 2

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What happens when a young woman is caught between a sagging marriage and the urge to shake things up? Let's just say, sometimes teachers appear in the strangest places. Read More
This is my personal project, where I will be writing chapter by chapter and releasing in as many spaces as possible, for not only my practice for creativity, but also get feedback and criticism on my pacing, flow of words, general story plot, etc, as it is released, so that… Read More

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Comments: 6

Shelves: 6

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This book looks into the spiritual background of what really happens to our loved ones - or anybody else - when they leave earthly life behind. It is dedicated to comforting the bereaved and it makes no difference whether it is for a human being or beloved animal friends. Read More
Just a quickie about Halloween night... Read More

Poem / Poetry

September 12, 2022

Reads: 272

Comments: 1

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Tags: death, dying

Reads: 612

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

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We are all just one step away on any given day Read More

Tags: death, dying

I’m gearing up for my final act Read More
Journal entry that inspired HJ Furl’s ‘them’. Thought I’d post this, because after my next blog post on Booksie, it’ll be wiped away, and if someone was inspired by it, I thought ‘why not have it posted indefinitely’. Read More

Tags: death, dying, life

Reads: 507

Comments: 7

Shelves: 2

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A mood piece about life, death, time, and memory. Read More

Featured Review by ThoughtfulReader

"This is a wonderfully crafted piece. It feels very emotional and nostalgic. Fantastic work here. " Read More

Reads: 403

Shelves: 1

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Late one misty night An old steam train's rolling by, Stopping for the newly dead Or those about to die. Read More
Well, upon contemplation of inevitable endings, lots of thoughts burble about. Here in this poem are some of them, with a big 'F**k You!" to fate. Read More

Poem / Song Lyrics

February 12, 2021

Reads: 392

Shelves: 1

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Everyone knows that anxiety feeling where you no longer can catch your breathe and you’re sitting there at home trying to calm yourself down and it just won’t work like it feels like you’re dying and you no longer have control over anything..yeah... Read More
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