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Death of A Sister

Sadness occurred on this last fatal day
Often without the words we failed to say

We all watched as nature fulfills its toll
Often wishing we had found a better role

We start to review this terrible week
Hoping to be able to hear her speak

A sister plagued from the day she was born
Filled with pain and suffering that we mourn

She lived her life with all the choices she made
Even after we offered her our aide

We said our prayers hoping she could hear
Knowing that death was now ever so near

The Rosary prayed to avoid death
Upon the last words she took her last breath

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neopoet

neopoet

3 months ago

Neopoet AI (Premium) - version 3.0

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

Consider clarifying the emotional complexity of the relationship with the sister. Currently, the poem primarily expresses regret and sadness, but it could benefit from more specific imagery or concrete details about the sister's life or personality. Lines such as "A sister plagued from the day she was born" and "Filled with pain and suffering that we mourn" are quite general; consider providing more vivid examples or memories to deepen the reader's understanding of her struggles and character. Additionally, the rhyme scheme and rhythm are consistent, but at times the rhyme feels forced (e.g., "aide" and "made"). Revising these lines to feel more natural could strengthen the poem's emotional impact. Lastly, the final couplet referencing the Rosary is powerful, but it might benefit from additional context or imagery that connects more directly to the sister's personal experience or the family's relationship with faith.

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Geezer

Geezer

3 months ago

Upon...

reading this, I was struck by the thought; that it marched straight-ahead across the page, as though, it was a report that was given without much emotion, maybe just as duty. I suspect that having been sick a long time, and in suffering; that this would be a relief as was alluded to, in lines eight through ten. However, you feel about her death, I wish you peace with it.
I still don't know how to feel about this, only to say that I was touched. ~ Geez.
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Clentin

Clentin

3 months ago

Thank you for your comments.

Thank you for your comments. Her death was not anticipated. Sad to say the least. We were taken back but at the same time knew she had been sick for some time.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 months ago

Dear Clentin,

It is my fervent hope that she finally found peace after such a formidable battle.

major hugs, Cat xxx

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

2 months 4 weeks ago

Very sorry

For your loss. May she have found peace on the other side.