A euphemism poem uses indirect, softer, or milder language to convey ideas that might otherwise be considered harsh, uncomfortable, or impolite. Rather than addressing subjects directly, it couches them in gentle or symbolic terms to soften their impact, avoiding offense while still communicating the underlying meaning. Euphemism poems often explore sensitive themes like death, aging, illness, or loss but through a poetic lens of subtlety and suggestion.
The Longest Sleep
She’s grown tired of the morning light,
Her hands now rest from years of care.
The sun sets early in her sight,
And whispers fill the autumn air.
Her clock is slow, the hours unwind,
She takes her tea with softer grace.
The winds grow cool, yet she’s resigned,
To close her eyes in a quiet place.
No harsh goodbyes, no final tears,
Just slipping into dreams so deep.
Her journey, after countless years,
Is simply just a gentle sleep.
The stars will guide her ageless soul,
Across the skies, beyond the blue,
Where time will cease, and life will roll,
Into a realm that’s ever new.
WoPoLi 
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