Knock Knock I'M Not Dead

I was taking a nap
And some old chap
Closed the coffin as he heard angels sing
Knock knock who's there
It's me! I'm not dead
Now open the damn lid to this thing

He fell to his knees
Took off his cap
And uttered a few words for my soul
I was banging and shouting
Freaking him out 
He was fast losing total control

I managed somehow
To break open the lid
And sat up and glared at this chap
By now he was babbling
In a strange foreign language
Running around eating his cap

Leaped down to the floor
Dusted myself off
Got ready to get on with my day
Heard him gurgle
His face turning purple
He keeled over dead and I prayed

So I picked up this chap
Lifted him into the coffin
And closed the lid once again
But now it was me
Who heard banging inside
Must be a serious glitch in my brain  

Knock knock who's there
It's me! I'm not dead
Now open the damn lid and you'll see
The words that I heard
As I got on my horse
And galloped away from the scene
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Hello happy Jack, This hilarious! Thank you for the laughter. i needed that. Have a nice day my friend. xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 6:26 PM
Hello happy Jack, Yes i have enjoyed this poem. Thank you for creating this poem. xxxx-ooo. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Ellison Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 1:39 PM
Happy you enjoyed my bit of frivolity, Miss Darlene! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Cunningham Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 7:19 AM
Hilarious, everyones worst nightmare. Good day Sir Jack Tom
Ellison Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 7:23 AM
Glad it gave you a big chuckle Sir Thomas!!!! Good morning!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 7:06 AM
Hilarious and brilliant penning my dear Jack! Monty would be proud. Goog morning chuckles and hugs! <3 xomo <3
Ellison Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 7:16 AM
Well, that makes me smile big time my love!!!!! Thank you for those kind words, sweet lady... been struggling lately! Love and smooches dear Mo! XOX
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