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One At Rest

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One At Rest Poem Verses

Think of me as one at rest,
for me you should not weep
I have no pain, no troubled thoughts
for I am just asleep.
The living thinking me that was,
is now forever still
And life goes on without me now,
as time forever will.
If your heart is heavy now
because I've gone away
Dwell not long upon it friend
For none of us can stay.
Those of you who liked me,
I sincerely thank you all
And those of you who loved me,
I thank you most of all.
And in my fleeting lifespan,
as time went rushing by
I found some time to hesitate,
to laugh, to love, to cry.
Matters it now if time began
If time will ever cease?
I was here, I used it all,
and now I am at peace.

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About the poem

The poem is about someone who has passed away and is asking their loved ones to think of them as at rest, without pain or trouble. The speaker encourages their loved ones not to dwell on their passing and to cherish the memories they shared together. The speaker expresses gratitude for those who loved and liked them and reflects on the importance of taking advantage of the time we have in life. The poem ends with the speaker finding peace in their passing.

The Structure of Poem

The poem consists of six quatrains, with each stanza having four lines. The poem is written in a first-person point of view, with the speaker addressing their loved ones, telling them not to weep for them as they are at rest. The poem has a consistent rhyme scheme throughout with ABAB rhyme. The structure is simple, with short lines and straightforward language, making it easy to read and understand.

Best Quote from One At Rest Poem

This is a quote from the poem One At Rest

"Think of me as one at rest, for me you should not weep I have no pain, no troubled thoughts for I am just asleep."

This quote conveys a peaceful and reassuring message to those who have lost someone they love. It suggests that the departed one is at peace, without pain or trouble, and is now resting peacefully. It can offer comfort and solace to those who may be grieving and struggling to come to terms with their loss.