Death shall have no dominion

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Inspired by the poem of that name by Dylan Thomas.  It’s one of my favourite poems. Death is seldom a comfort, but I am comforted each time I read it. 

‘And Death Shall Have No Dominion’ by Dylan Thomas 

Death shall have
No dominion
In darkness 
Settled in sand. 
These shadows have 
No power when 
The sun births seeds
From the ground. 

And death shall have 
No dominion
In tides pulled forth
From the moon.
For flowers grow
In fields at war
From blood and bone
They bloom. 

And death shall have 
No dominion
Nor shroud of 
Salt and stone.
For we are at once
Forgiven
And will never walk
Alone.

Published by lifeandlightpoetry

A poet and photographer based in Scotland. The landscape and coast around my home inspires both my writing and photography. I often link my poetry to the photographs I take. I am passionate about my natural surroundings, history and the balance of dark and light. I share some of my writing and photography on Instagram @life_and_light_poetry and Facebook. Shortlisted for the Yeovil Poetry Prize 2022 Published in journals and anthologies including The Minnow Literary Magazine, First Line Poets Anthology, Hope is a Group Project

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