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At the Bitter End

It’s my deathbed piano sonata Fond farewell I say to a lotta Note: At door there’s a fist-- A bouncer with the list Of any persona non grata Author's Note: This was inspired by my neighbor Lillian. We were talking the other day about dying and the fact that certain relatives would not be welcome at the party--the ones who have been nothing but trouble in life. Can't we at least enjoy our own demise?

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Kathy Bahr

Date: 11/20/2022 10:01:00 AM

Which ever parts of bitter you use Try not to add to much to the soup. Food for thought. Thank you for sharing enjoyed.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 1/7/2024 7:29:00 AM

Very funny Kathy. I'm sorry I missed this comment. Bitterness does not help with life without a hefty dose of humor, but your point is well taken. I have some opinions that may sting a bit. All in fun!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/18/2018 3:15:00 AM

Hi Duke, Missed this one! Glad I found it. I could write a book about two such people in our extended family. Not thinking of leaving yet, but when I do, I hope they have the good grace to stay away! Great limerick. Best wishes, Jennifer.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 1/7/2024 7:22:00 AM

Thanks for reading this. We don't want the nasty people there in the end--just the fun ones!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/20/2017 6:12:00 AM

- A great one, Duke :) - A recommendation for you ; Poems by Gary Bateman; The Pied Piper from New York City - Part One *** The Pied Piper from New York City - Part Two - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 11/25/2018 6:47:00 PM

Thanks, I have to take a look.

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

Date: 9/2/2017 4:19:00 AM

What a great one ,bringing out the sudden visit of death to everyone. Nicely done...kudos to you. Glad am back but with little strength,when i sort myself i start writing as many as i can. Love you all

Duke Beaufort
Date: 11/18/2018 9:38:00 AM

Thanks it’s a wonderful and funny community. Glad you are here

Debbie Duncan

Date: 8/29/2017 1:23:00 PM

I think I like your note better than the Limerick :) Hey, my mother's name was is Lillian. I have a poem here called " Lillian " It's good to hear from you. Was wondering where you were. :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 11/18/2018 9:30:00 AM

If I didn’t see it, I’ll check. Thanks.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/28/2017 12:32:00 PM

Awesome Duke :) xomo!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 11/18/2018 8:29:00 AM

It's amazing that the folks we can't stand the most, are the most difficult to evade!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/28/2017 3:37:00 AM

ha ha ha I have the same conversation with my hubby about a member of my family lol:-) Great one Duke. Makes me smile also folks can travel many miles to go to a funeral but didn't bother when the person was actually alive:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort
Date: 8/28/2017 5:37:00 AM

Hey Jan, we have all been there. We only get one shot at dying, so who wants them there to screw it up! Especially if we are in no position to express our own view!!