mirror mirror

not wanting to be bearer of grim news ~ i’ve sought vicarious views 

said the reaper upon reflection ~ what would you use if in my shoes 


By
David Kavanagh
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Buhagiar Avatar
January 19, 2024 at 2:37 AM
The reaper does what he is told to do.
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 19, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Yep but can’t help one asking the question who calls the shots on the reaper himself!
Cunningham Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 2:37 PM
You can't shoot the reaper, he's only the messenger. Sometimes the truth is something you don't want to hear. Tom
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
I had reaper in mind, breaking the news to himself that his days were numbered, and he was asking himself in the mirror was there a different way of viewing and carrying out the inevitable, I know Tom don’t ask! Lol Cheers David
Lane Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM
I heard snickering from the grim reaper ~ David, you can dig deeper
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 2:19 PM
I know that Lin, but it won’t stop me sleeping on another one!
Lane Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 2:10 PM
That wasn't a suggestion. Reaper and you mentioned deep, so it popped into my head. Sorry if it seemed off base... not intended.
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I would honestly love to add another line Lin, but I think it’s fine and don’t want to tempt fate lol! Cheers David
One Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Interesting...very deep and quite profound..
One Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Yeah they say less is more...
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 1:16 PM
I was searching for another line, but I think it’s as deep as I can go on this one, cheers David
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