News of My Demise

When Mark Twain was known to be quite dead,
it was all in the news, and it could be read, 
but here I lie, entirely deceased,
as a million worms await their feast. 
I beg your pardon, please excuse,
but why must it be I to bring the news?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I enjoyed reading. Have a wonderful day writing away..............
Crandall Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Thanks, Paula!
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