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Houdini Wanted Proof of Life After Death

Houdini wanted proof of life after death
He would do anything to get it
He tried a variety of things
Nothing worked, to his disgust

He offered big fortunes
But alas, it did not happen for him.
On this earth, in this flesh body.
But then he reached heaven.

Or was it? He was surrounded by spirit.
They were giggling and whispering.
He was tied to a chair.
He felt their presence but he was locked down.

Is this hell? He wondered. Or purgatory or what?
The spirits refused to tell him, leaving him as confused in spirit
As he had been in flesh.
It was a consternation for sure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Hankins Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM
I'll be he was frustrated as all get out when he got to the place where he was going. He probably tried to contact his wife, but it wasn't meant to be.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 12:53 AM
I think that is true
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