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The Rapture of Death

The Rapture of this Life

To recall youth’s control on life

My age was budding as a rose

I played the rogue devoid of strife

Explored the world and love as well

And dallied with the lady Death


My world will be a vacuum soon

Though suffering with baited breath

Death has never been amiss

As I plunge into this deep abyss

My soul has risen from the depths

The rapture of this life is new

Let Your Pen Drip Contest
Sponsored by Broken Wings
May 20 2018

Copyright © Ralph Sergi | Year Posted 2018

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Jim Joyce Date: 5/28/2018 8:38:00 AM very clever and creative writing..love the poetry Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 5/27/2018 5:48:00 AM Ralph, this is really beautifully penned, you used the given words in a wonderful way, the only problem was concerning my contest rules. Yes, sometimes rules restrict the poetic flow and this had plenty of flow, well done~ Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 5/28/2018 7:35:00 AM Thank you, BW That was encouraging

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/26/2018 10:51:00 AM Love this, Ralph. You did a great job with the theme. Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/23/2018 7:40:00 PM We need to explore death as we explore life, with great courage and resignation, loved your poem Ralph, thanks for sharing Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/21/2018 1:56:00 PM this splendid poetry, ralph..love how it flows.. huggs Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 5/21/2018 7:47:00 AM Very nicely penned Ralph...I think you are supposed to put the theme also...best wishes Login to Reply

Winged Warrior Date: 5/21/2018 6:21:00 AM Your pen drips indeed...great write my friend...love & light...^WW^ Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/20/2018 5:04:00 PM Very nice, Ralph. Did you use one of the four phrases she gave us at the bottom of your poem as the theme. I think she asked for that! Login to Reply

John Gondolf Date: 5/20/2018 4:59:00 PM Nicely written, Ralph, best of luck in the contest. John Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 5/22/2018 6:57:00 AM Thank you, John

Mick Talbot Date: 5/20/2018 4:56:00 PM A poignant tale, good luck in the contest. Mick Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 5/22/2018 6:57:00 AM Thank you, Mick

Jan Allison Date: 5/20/2018 12:57:00 PM you wove the words in so well into your chosen theme, good luck in the contest Ralph :-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply

Laura Leiser Date: 5/20/2018 11:23:00 AM I enjoyed your take on the rapture of this life theme, Ralph! I also used this as my theme. Great poem, and good luck in the contest :) Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 5/20/2018 4:36:00 PM Thank you, Laura