Earl Schumacker Poet Didactic

Lollipops and Death

Lollipops And Death

Death is the final currency
It pays for nothing
Shadows God, lurking in the dark
Takes the last tear
Takes the last drop
Devils and demons hate humanity
Pain and void is their choice for us
Death is the final currency dished out
Takes the soul to nowhere friendly
It gives no lollipops
Only a tombstone and cold hard box
With dirt on top

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Gary Bateman November 21, 2014 at 2:33 PM Earl, I caught your latest poem here. Very well-written indeed. And I noticed below your comment to Jan. I am so sorry for you and your wife's loss. I understand now why you wrote this poem which is crafted so very well. Best Always!! Gary Earl Schumacker November 21, 2014 at 6:43 PM Hi Gary, Thank you for your sentiments. We are still in shock. My wife is the cat person. I prefer dogs. We had this cat for over 10 yrs. It had a gentle personality. It is amazing how pets impact our lives. I'm glad you liked the poem. With or without this death event I would have written this poem or something like it. Have a great day. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison November 21, 2014 at 4:50 AM very well penned Earl - good luck in the contest - the final two lines hit home hard:-) Hugs jan xx Jan Allison November 21, 2014 at 5:16 AM there is a didactic contest posted - I am so sorry to hear of your loss - pets become such a huge part of the family:-( hugs jan xx Earl Schumacker November 21, 2014 at 5:14 AM Good morning Jan. Thank you. Contest? I didn't know there was a contest. Our Burmese cat died suddenly yesterday. My wife and I are very sad so I wrote a death poem. I hope you have a wonderful day. Take care. Earl