Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

The Reaper Speaks

I have come for you, mortal one
the way that I have come each time
for anyone! Such is your fate.
As surely as you see the sun
each day as you stand by your gate
to watch the new sun start to climb
to sky, I come! There is no crime
in what I am about to do.
It is your time. I’m taking you.
So go ahead and try to fight
to go not gently into night.
Your ancestors – they too had fought
when in my clutches they’d been caught,
Know this: I did not write the plot!
The tale each mortal must live out
is what each life is all about.
By Him Supreme I have been sent.
There is no time left to repent.
You mortals do not know me well.
I’m not the bad guy. Look and see
beyond this night -beyond the veil.
Release! Drift to your destiny.

Jan 20, 2020
 For strict rhyme and meter challenge Poetry Contest
Contest judged. 1/27/2020. NA
NOW for Dear Heart's Writing Prompt -
Take The Dagger Out Poetry Contest

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L. J. Carber February 22, 2020 at 4:28 PM Congrats on your 1st place, Andrea-- you and I appear to share a similar, and fairly uncommon view on death, as I expressed something similar in 'Fear Not, Death'.

Constance La France February 22, 2020 at 10:48 AM Andrea, great entry and congratulations _Constance

Sam Kauffman February 19, 2020 at 9:44 PM Andrea, Congratulations on your first place win! So much to consider in your poem, Very nicely done!

Miranda Hawley February 19, 2020 at 6:44 PM Thought provoking! Congrats on your first place in this contest.

Connie Marcum Wong February 19, 2020 at 3:02 PM Congratulations on your fantastic First Place win Andrea! xxoo

John Watt February 19, 2020 at 11:15 AM Great to see this come in at #1 in Dear Heart's contest, Andrea.

Geoffrey Brewer February 2, 2020 at 10:18 AM A skilful, intelligent and eloquent defence of the Reaper. I almost feel sorry for him!

Connie Marcum Wong January 23, 2020 at 4:55 PM A chilling reminder that we are all at the mercy of destiny Andrea. I loved the nod toward Dylan Thomas in your 11th line. This is a fantastic entry my friend! xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen January 21, 2020 at 1:58 PM - Impressive masterpiece, Andrea - (I could never have written this ... woow :) - In my eyes you've already topped the list ... once again :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kai Michael Neumann January 21, 2020 at 1:02 PM Nice one ...

Running Wolves January 21, 2020 at 12:28 PM This is an awesome write. Great story. A perfect presentation. After I read this it made me think of Blue Oyster Cults "Don't Fear The Reaper."

Joseph May January 21, 2020 at 10:14 AM The reaper never fails!, I like how you ended it Andrea, Very nicely done..

Laura Leiser January 21, 2020 at 9:58 AM You captured the dialogue well here, Andrea..very clever, too! I am struggling to write something interesting in this tricky rhyme scheme. Enjoyed this one! :)

John Watt January 20, 2020 at 11:50 PM Excellent poem, Andrea - well done on the strict rhyme and meter and working into that structure a nicely flowing and meaningful poem about everyone's ultimate fate. I like how you worked in the Dylan Thomas line! GL in the SOS contest ~ John

Matthew Anish January 20, 2020 at 5:14 PM There is a song by the rock band Blue Oyster Cult which says "Don't Fear the Reaper". What will our destiny be I wonder? Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Carolyn Devonshire January 20, 2020 at 4:05 PM You did a fantastic job with this unique form, Andrea. Some people do see death as "the bad guy," but he has a role to play and it's an important one. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn