The End of the Tunnel

The end of the tunnel's in view, oh my
The end of the tunnel's in view
Hair's turned white no teeth of my own
Beginning to shake in my shoes

The end of the tunnel's in view, oh my
Not ready to cash in my chips
Got some unfinished business to tend to
Afore making that final trip

Sadly we don't know the time or place
So be ready for the final bell
Just hope and pray all that good living
Was enough to keep you from Hell

Shouldn't be scared you've led a good life
But there's always that little doubt
Creeping into your thoughts every night
What would be nice is an advanced scout

Don't think I'll write anymore of this stuff
This is scaring me half to death
Now there I've used that word death again
Still kicking till my very last breath

The end of the tunnel's in view, oh my
The end of the tunnel's in view
There's no turning back it's much too late
Hope I'm not at the front of the queue!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/30/2015 12:53:00 AM
Scary one Jack!! Hope there's something to look forward to on the other side. Have no fear love! You still have lotsah life left in ya. Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/30/2015 5:44:00 AM
Certainly hope so... since we connected, want to be around to feel your love for many years to come! Huggsies, Jack xxx
Date: 8/21/2012 12:30:00 AM
I don't know anybody who has returned from the afterlife; so it can't be that bad. Good write Jack.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/21/2012 6:03:00 AM
Kinda looking forward to it! LOL Thanks Robert!
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