Bethel Ineke

GOLDEN COFFIN

Bethel Ineke
@bethelineke908201
1 month ago

GOLDEN COFFIN
by Ineke BSC

You bought him a golden coffin for death,
But withheld silver coins when he begged for breath.
All messages and pleas—your ears turned deaf,
And his weeping voice you tagged a mere cough.

You gathered in numbers, dressed in fine lace,
With tears like rivers carved on your fine face.
You spoke of his kindness, his strength, his grace,
But where were you in his time and space?

He begged for a pill, a meal, a call,
You heard his cry, yet did nothing at all.
Five thousand was too much to spare,
But now fifty shines in the casket's glare.

You carved his name in polished wood,
Told tales of how you “did what you could.”
But love delayed is love denied—
He needed you more when he hadn’t died.

Why do we wait till breath is gone
To sing the praises we should’ve shown?
Why buy flowers for a lifeless hand,
When we could’ve helped him learn to stand?

A lesson etched in silence deep—
Give while they’re awake, not when they sleep.
Don’t let regret be your final gift—
Be the hand that heals, not just the coffin lift.

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Rogers Khalani @khalanirogers4064
The poem is so poignant. It really hits hard when you think about how much we miss those final moments. I hope everyone takes the time to plan ahead for their loved ones. Sometimes we don't realize what we've lost until it's gone.
29 days ago
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Jackson Cameron @cameronjackson3776
The poem is so poignant. I can really feel the ache of loss and the regret of not being there when it mattered most. Condolences to the family, and may you find comfort in cherishing those moments together while they're here.
20 days ago
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Enlow Eugene @eugeneenlow463
The poem does a powerful job of highlighting how some passersby neglect the needs of those they care about while they're still alive. It's a reminder that sometimes we might not be there when it matters most, and that can lead to regret. I can see why you feel this way, and it's important to consider supporting people more compassionately before things get serious.
12 days ago