Don'T Fear the Reaper

Black Angels search
As the world turns to grey
In soulless march
For their soulful prey
 
They congregate from places
Never heard of in many years
To wallow in their carnage
Spreading their demonic fears
 
Spirited from the underworld
The blackened depths of Hades
Diminishing the light above
Leaving earth in deathly shade
 
Skeletal marching soldiers
Empty of life and soul
Desperate to spread their black
As the brightness takes the toll
 
The worlds in need of saviour
A light to shine through soon
No longer can we rely
On our sun, or our moon
 
A journey must be made
To free us from this plight
A White Angel to be found
To turn this wrong to right
 
To Serbia heroes travel
Mileseva Monastery reached
As they stand in front of a fresco
An Angel beside Christ's feet
 
The mentioning of these words
Myrrh-bearers on Christs grave
The fresco starts to glow
Is this the light that saves
 
For the heroes standing there
Their bodies absorb the light
For in their hearts they know
They are the savours of our plight
 
Messengers now on their travel
Different journey's they partake
Don't fear the Reaper
For his light will re-awake


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freeman Avatar
July 25, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Very interesting write James, God bless, Moses
Devonshire Avatar
July 25, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Very interesting perspective on the demons turned do-gooders upon receiving the renewed light of our Lord's grace. Quite an absorbing write, James! Love, Carolyn
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July 24, 2009 at 12:34 PM
nice poem. loved it. always, cherica lynn <3
Peranteau Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Very motivating powerful poem James,..I like its dramatic approach of symbolism,..striking write James ! Your are very confident with this style of poetry,..I like it ! james
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Love the work. The grim reaper is a scary enity. Sara
Meadows Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 11:33 AM
this is really good. great job
Kershaw Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 11:27 AM
James, Definitely a different take on this subject. As always, this is a well thought out and presented work of poetry. James you never write any other kind. When your fans (and I know they are many) see your name on a poem, they know that they are in for something great. Thank you for your kind comments on my stuff. Your admiring, Will
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January 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
<3 xx
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