Gary Bateman Poet Narrative

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Author's Note: "When It's Time to Pay The Piper" metaphorically addresses the concept and/or notion of what may be in store for human beings when their "mortal life" comes to an end, and it's their time to face the consequences of the actions they were responsible for during their life. Something to think about for sure!! Deus miseratur . . . Deus vobiscum -- absolutely!! (Gary Bateman - May 16, 2020) (Narrative)

When It's Time To Pay the Piper

When It’s Time to Pay The Piper

When it’s time to pay that infamous character known as
“The Piper” and then, to face “The Viper” at the end of
one’s life, it shall behoove thee to make sure that thou hast
all of the necessary pleadings and exculpatory notions and
the reasonings at hand, in the hope of a divine intervention
from the angels in Heaven, since “The Viper” by legend
hast that noxious-nasty strike and sting in the Devil’s own
tradition, and both shall bring thee swiftly to the front of
Death’s Door whereby, Death’s immediate and compelling
grip is at once flash-quick and flash-fatal, which is not at all
merciful in the end. One’s immortal soul may be at risk too!

If thy exculpatory and most humble pleadings do meet,
perchance Heaven’s angelic standards, then thy immortal
soul shall be safe and sound in Almighty God’s kingdom.

Deus miseratur. Deus vobiscum.

Amen. Amen. 

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
December 10, 2018 (Narrative)

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Arturo Michael May 16, 2020 at 9:21 AM A powerful write...I can feel the spirit...All the best Gary Gary Bateman May 16, 2020 at 9:26 AM Hello Arturo, Thanks very much for dropping by and giving my "Piper" poem a read. Yes, for sure, I could feel the spirit too when I was writing this particular narrative!! Best Wishes Always, Gary