Last Chance

One by one they seize and plunder your soul
Wailing tormented screams from down below
The vile and fiendish are hovering all around
Gnashing their sharp teeth; fists they pound
Sinister apparitions are shadows in the night
Scratching and clawing with all their might
Careful or soon your path will lead you to them
Life will be futile when they choose to condemn
Run a righteous race or take a potluck chance
Satan's demons will take the lead in your dance
There's time to change your ways before they do
I thought you would heed my warning, if only you knew

October 23, 2020
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Watt Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 3:45 PM
"Abandon all hope, ye who enter here", as Dante wrote. Better by far to heed the warnings and fight the good fight, as Paul wrote to Timothy. Congrats on your win, Mark ~ John
Callus Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 1:25 PM
Yours is a powerful and expressive warning, Mark! Time to put our house in order! Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Thanks Paul!
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Hello Mark Kooplin, Congratulations on your win.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Enjoy your day Mark Kooplin.
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Thanks Darlene! Have a great day!
Andresen Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 8:38 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Thanks Anne!
Pandit Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 6:16 AM
Congrats Mark on your podium win in Silent One's contest.
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Thank you very much!
Kindness Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:26 PM
Congratulation on your great placement in the contest.
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:09 PM
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Roper Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Mark nicely written. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:09 PM
Thank you Eve! I appreciate your visit
Seeker Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Hahaha! Well penned invocation of imaginary fear! Congrats!
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:08 PM
Thank you so much!
Faulkner Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 7:11 PM
Very dark and macabre, congratulations on your win, Mark~
Koplin Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 12:08 PM
Thanks Michelle!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:47 PM
Congratulations, Mark. Agree with this line - "I thought you would heed my warning, if only you knew".
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Thanks Malabika! I appreciate the visit!
Ranaweera  Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:26 PM
A great write!! Congratulations on your number 2 win, Mark!!
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM
Thank you Newton!
Y. Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 10:47 AM
Hi Mark, I agree with Silent One‘s comment! Well done. Congratulations your on your placement in the contest. Have a wonderful day-Alexis
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:31 PM
Thank you so much! Enjoy your day as well.
One Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:10 AM
The greatest trick the devil ever played was making people think he did not exist... Congratulations on your placement..
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:45 AM
I would have to agree, thank you for your generous placement!
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Hello Mark Kooplin, Some people do have a last chance to do something right. But it does not always turn our right. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 3:22 PM
Hello mark Kooplin, enjoy your evening my friend.
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Thanks Darlene enjoy your day!
Cunningham Avatar
October 23, 2020 at 10:46 AM
There's enough warnings in the good book, ignore them at your peril. Tom
Koplin Avatar
October 23, 2020 at 5:46 PM
Absolutely Tom! Thanks for stopping by my friend! have a great night!!
Logan Avatar
October 23, 2020 at 9:12 AM
No potluck dinners will I share with the Devil. Your warning should be heeded by everyone, Mark.
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Amen sister
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