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hailfellow
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since 2000-02-28
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0 posted 2000-03-06 10:26 PM


It is really bad, but my friend said it would be okay to post.  Blame it on her  


Dear Death,

Why do you hold a grudge?
Why can’t you forgive?
Why don’t you learn to loosen up,
And let the poor boy live?
Grandma with the ailing heart,
Give her one more whack at life.
It would save you a lot of work
And us a lot of grief.
I consider us old pals, you know.
We’ve crossed paths many times.
I’ve seen and heard of your works.
I’ve read in papers of your crimes.
Buddy of mine, one favor please,
Just for old times sake,
Maybe you could forget my name,
Or lose it by mistake?
Remember grandma and the boy,
Remember all the rest,
But do not remember me at all.
It would be for the best.
I would give you anything,
But nothing can I give.
Please, just find it in your heart
To let the poet live.



 hailfellow
"If life had no sense and I had to choose nonsense, then I too should consider this the most sensible nonsense."
~Nietzsche

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warrior
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since 2000-03-06
Posts 11

1 posted 2000-03-07 12:01 PM


BAD????not really......well done..forget death....live life......death loses its sting
Elizabeth
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2 posted 2000-03-08 09:47 PM


I'm with your friend on this one! Please post more!

Elizabeth

 "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!"
-The Crucible


Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621
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3 posted 2000-03-08 11:12 PM


Death, oh death,
Where is thy sting?
As I fly on,
Unfettered wing.

I fear you not,
As I live free.
You'll not have me,
On bended knee.

I live with love,
And joy and hope.
Not with the grip,
Of your fear's rope.

Live each day,
As if your last.
For then regets,
Won't come to pass.

I don't think this is a bad piece at all. Inspired me to reply in verse. Well done.  

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