Gary Smith Poet Verse

Dread

Fear the tap upon thy shoulder

Dread it more as ye grow older,

It will come, there's no escape

It bears a scythe, and dons a cape.












Entry for
Poe-etic Verse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina
18/2/2020. Placed 2nd.

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Charles Messina March 4, 2020 at 6:33 AM Now that I see the pic you incorporated along with this brilliant poem, I appreciate it even more. Great entry for my contest, Gary. Congratulations on your winning placement. All the best.. Charlie Gary Smith March 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM Thank you Charles. :)

Jenish Somadas March 2, 2020 at 11:02 PM Wonderful poetic expressions about death.. Congrats.. Gary Smith March 3, 2020 at 3:22 AM Thank you Jenish. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2020 at 6:30 AM ... wooow ... no escape ... well done, Gary - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith February 20, 2020 at 7:45 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Daniel Turner February 18, 2020 at 7:57 PM Love the rhyme, Gary. He may be unwelcome but not feared. Gary Smith February 19, 2020 at 5:32 AM Thank you Daniel. :)

Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 6:48 PM Hopefully not too soon, good one Gary. Good luck. Tom Gary Smith February 18, 2020 at 6:55 PM Thank you Tom. :)