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Woke Up Dead

I woke up dead this morning Much to my surprise My wife was still snoring And I was lying there dead So I thought I’d see a light Or be standing at a gate But a man said Kilmer Take a number your going to have wait. So I stood there with the others All dead and confused So we conferred and decided To hold a protest And made ourselves some signs In blood we scribbled out “We want in NOW” Much to our chagrin The pearly gates stayed closed Seems that even God’s ears Are deaf to the poor So if you’re seeing the light And you think you’re in the fast lane You better slow down And get your priorities Set right Or have the money to be found. Because no ones in hurry Just like the D.O.T. You might get your license Before they set OJ free.

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Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/5/2013 2:31:00 PM

Woke up dead and holding signs picketing the pearly gates... such an inventive imagination you have :)

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/5/2013 3:35:00 PM

I never claimed to be a "normal" person. My brain is wired a little different than your average Joe. :)

Kathryn Collins

Date: 8/5/2013 7:28:00 AM

Hi Stephen - What a pleasure to read. "All dead and confused" What a picture! You have a great imagination and express it so well. Kathy

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/5/2013 8:52:00 AM

Yeah this one was fun to write. As usual thanks for your kind words and taking the time to read my work. Kilmer

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/4/2013 1:27:00 PM

Your words are both clever as Kim put it, and advisable. I like a poem that will teach you a little lesson but not impose too roughly. Interesting. I shall read some more. Always, Laura

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/4/2013 1:35:00 PM

I always thought the line "woke up dead" was a conundrum. So I coudn't resist using it in a poem. Kilmer

Kim Van Breda

Date: 8/4/2013 1:12:00 PM

Clever and honest write. I enjoyed this.

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/4/2013 1:16:00 PM

Thanks Kim. I appreciate the kind words. Kilmer