Jack Horne Poet Free verse

Sixty Minutes

There was nothing to lose
So I could go on a spending spree,
Get parting presents for everyone I knew,
Blow a fortune at a casino,
Give my boss a piece of my mind.

I had just sixty precious minutes left
And realised all I really wanted
Was to spend time with my wife.
Telling her I’d love her forever more,
Holding her close, I shut my eyes
And waited for the end.

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Carol Sunshine Brown August 15, 2011 at 9:40 AM Congratulations on your win in Robb's contest Jack. Love, Carol

Black Eyed Susan August 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM hmmm...hadn't thought about the boss thing. interesting thought for sure! but i do love how you realized where it was you should be. the frivolous beginning thoughts make your ending more powerful. congratulations on your win!

Joyce Johnson August 15, 2011 at 1:23 AM Very good way to use those precious minutes. Congratulations Jack. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 14, 2011 at 11:13 PM Congrats Jack on your super sicth place in last hour with creative piece luv..

Jack Ross Jr. August 2, 2011 at 3:34 PM excellent write my friend couldn't think of a better way to meet my end....with love....old Jack

Judy Ball July 20, 2011 at 3:56 AM WoW! A good way to spend those last minutes. While you're holding your wife close and telling her you love her better say a prayer too.;) Bet that's what would go through most people's mind. God Bless, JB

Michael J. Falotico July 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM Powerful write on the end... like the casino line, plus the boss one also... Pleasure to read your work today...Michael