March 10, 2011

death can come 
in the blink of an eye

you can't see it comming
when it comes from the sky

health does'nt matter
when it's your time to die

death is lurking 
allways near by

a wind, a wave, someones gun
too much of a medicine even the sun

a crash, a bite, a sexual encounter
nothing can stop it not even cowards

jealosy, hatred, and our own stupidity
an accident, a robbery and all of natures furys

so it's best to be ready
when your time comes

we all have to do it
each and every one
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Babcock Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Yes, John we all are born and we all must die. No getting away from that but we never know when that day will be so we must always be prepared. Well penned poem. love phyl
Song Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 2:33 PM
What a powerful poem! It captures a time in history AND it reminds US of our future. Awesome write. Gwendolen
A   Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM
First time I don't wear green.. I'm at a rosary at my sisters house... the one who passed... I'm sad but keeping my head up... thanks for being so kind always.....p.d.
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March 13, 2011 at 3:04 AM
perceptive and reflective write dearest, inspired by (I'm guessing) the disaster in japan?...
A   Avatar
March 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM
wow! John,,, you hAVE MANY UNCERTAIN WAYS TO DIE HERE,, YOU FORGOT,, SUDDEN INFANT DEATH... EACH TO THEIR OWN WAYS... KINDA SCARY WHEN ONE THINKS OF IT... BUT FOR SOME UNDER DEPRESSION.. IT CANT COME TO SOON... ENJOYED,..P.D.
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March 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Unfortunately, you learned this lesson the hard way when you lost April, John. We just never know when our time will come so it's important to share our love while we have the chance. Much love, Carolyn
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