Curtis Moorman Poet Burlesque

The Art of Dying Gracefully

THE ART OF DYING GRACEFULLY


As the family gathered around his bed
His eyes were rolled back in his head
They waited as he gasped for breath
Moments before he'd meet with death

They spoke briefly in quiet tones
Some even stifled sorrowful moans
His body shuddered, his eyelids closed
It looked as though he peacefully dozed

The pastor knelt by the bed to pray
When suddenly they heard the sick man say
I guess I put on quite a show
But I am just not ready to go

Contest - Burlesque Twist 
By: Natalie Flikkema

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Nekaybaw King September 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM ha, that is funny

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer August 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM Sorry for the delay-Thanks so much for entering my contest-and a big congrats. to you :)

Carol Sunshine Brown August 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest Curtis. Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi August 19, 2011 at 7:25 PM hmmmm not a nice man! Finnegan's Wake is a favorite song of mine! congrad's light & Love

Tony Lane August 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM Very good. Very good. Tony

David Williams August 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM hey Curtis congrats on your win David

Joyce Johnson August 18, 2011 at 1:02 AM Good ending. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 17, 2011 at 10:40 PM Congrats Curtis on your super second place win my friend.. terrific piece luv..

Nancy Jones August 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM nice twist!

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 13, 2011 at 11:18 PM Curitis this really read like a winner!!!!! This is really witty, such a clever write.... best of luck in the contest.....smiles.....chiquita

Elizabeth Wesley August 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM Oh Curtis. I was prepared for expitation and you brought him back to life in such style. Loved this crazy verse. You did a good job on it. Sound like a winner - good luck!