Death Perfect Slam

If i was a betiing man 

I'd go all in and bet my
none exiting inheritance

That just as many people die

On perfect day's

As on the day's

Wishing they we're dead

The only difference, 2 fold being

The dead never get to speak or
tell about it when they get home 
and a family member or loved 
1 generally does ask 

How was your day 

Did you have a nice day my love 

And surely no one wants to die
on a perfect day but rather when
life has you kneeling baying
for a mercy kill 

To a place where everyone now is 
equal and has to wait in turn as
no 1 gets to jump the que even those
once deemed rich and famous 
and moderately successful

Better to be standing behind them
with nothing to declare but untold
debts and tales of persecution than
with a pocket full of ill gotten gain
and a C.V boasting a multitude of
awards and achievements

Apart from taking and never giving
back anything in return
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 3:39 PM
You are so correct; most of us do not get to come back and talk about our perfect death day after we die. Well penned! A great read
Flaherty Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 3:48 PM
Thank you Caren Much obliged and appreciated
Kavanagh  Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Oh yes this is a very very good Christopher love it, said like a real general, Spartacus himself would’ve been proud to use this death slam before the Battle of Cantenna where he met his end, rousing stuff cheers David.
Kavanagh  Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 2:45 PM
Well judging by your poem Kirk Douglas would be the one boasting a big C/V, so I’d think you’d choose Spartacus.
Flaherty Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Cheers David ta bud Just made me think tiz it better ? To be or not to be Spartacus or Kirk Douglas
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