The Reaper

Someone is at the door Who could it be I open the door Only to see That it is the reaper of death The stealer of breath That has come for me I try to run I try to hide There is nowhere to go While he glides near I feel my fear I see my life All of its strife I open my arms To embrace my imminent death I feel him take my breath And suddenly Death
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Baity Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM
very dark piece Jacob...and well penned...thanks for sharing...chiquita
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September 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Jacob. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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