March of the Reaper

Blue sky turning cobalt
Black cloak in the wind
A skeletal shape
Looking for the innocents sins

Ravens above
In frantic flight
Their master they chase
Decrepit delight

Scythe in swipe
Cutting and swathing
All before him
Bloodied craving

The sands of time
Around his waist
In timely pursuit
His deathly taste

Don't fear the Reaper
For the innocents with no sins
Will rise in their might
And the cleansing begins

The previously fallen
Apparition wraith
Unification of right
As they follow their faith

Cobalt to sky blue
The heavens lights in shine
Don't fear the Reaper
Follow the divine



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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Golden Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Amen, James! This is a wonderfully creative and dynamic piece! It is going into my faves! Blessings, Donna
Curcio Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Ooooh - mysterious and creepy and very evocative of the Reaper
Devonshire Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 10:09 AM
I could vividly see the ferryboat man (or reaper) surveying the human souls, seeking one to pluck and take to Hades. Love the last two lines, for we have no fear of death when we know we have done our best in this life. Divine rewards await! Excellent write, James. Love you! Carolyn
Christian Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 6:04 AM
a great powerful write, I like your style James this is a fave for sure, God bless you from diane
Kendrick Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 4:27 AM
The last stanza is very appealing. The last line gracious. Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara:)
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