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Death Will Always Win

“…could not stop for death- he kindly stopped for me-
               The carriage held just ourselves and immortality.”

     			Quote by  _ Emily Dickinson



Death will never break a sweat
For death will always win
There is no oval track in life
No round and round again

Death will never break its stride
Nor slow its timeless cadence
Laughs as we scurry about
For death has endless patience

Death casts no shadows, rings no bells
Serves neither heavens nor their hells
It’s just Life’s valet parking guy
Punching tickets as we pass by

©5/27/2023

Writing Challenge – C Quotes – Poetry Contest
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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/6/2023 6:11:00 AM

- Great written ... death will always win…that's a fact, John - Congratulations on your win :) -

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/4/2023 8:50:00 AM

Yes, we never know when or where or how it will come for us. I enjoyed reading this one based on Emily Dickenson's line. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your win. Sara

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/4/2023 1:25:00 AM

"It’s just Life’s valet parking guy Punching tickets as we pass by" - Great depiction of death. Congratulations!

Constance La France

Date: 6/3/2023 7:09:00 PM

John, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations and well done !

Deb M

Date: 5/29/2023 7:19:00 PM

Love it John especially the last line…Perfect! Debx