The Reaper

You think the Reaper's coming?
the signs are all around
If you look close, he may be here
his actions so profound

He turns his back, on those he leads
he's following his heart
Something deep inside of him
says tear this world apart

Do not call them ISIS now
offensive to his cause
Question anything he does
he'll look at you and pause

And when he speaks, (it's over you)
his arrogance does show
The subtle insults, snide remarks
and that glare you've come to know

It's hard to tell, what side he's on
Americans, not put first
He seems to favor Middle East
a way to quench his thirst

So you think the Reaper's coming?
the signs are all around
If you listen close, (eyes open wide)
you won't hear any sound.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Merryman Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 10:51 PM
Great write, Pete! Love, Kim
Yuhas Avatar
December 10, 2015 at 6:10 PM
Thank you Kim.
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