Death Called My Name...

Death called my name, and I replied,

‘I’m not quite ready now.

There must be others, more deserving

Of your time, somehow.

I find I still have much to do

Or leave the world in debt,

For instance, all the many women

I’ve not slept with yet.

‘You’ve followed me for far too long,

I’ve felt you on my tail,

Your hot breath on my neck, though I

Tried not to leave a trail.

My health is not the best, it’s true,

But there are some far worse,

The great decision’s up to you

But you should take them first.’

‘I noticed when you call my name

There’s some disparity,

With other names almost the same

You used a second ’t’,

Go back and check the register

You’ll find some other guy,

Who hides behind my name, he’s game,

But you should ask him ‘why?’’

‘You’ve stalked the world for far too long

In you there’s little grace,

You’ve taken everyone I loved,

You give no breathing space.

Don’t worry, I shall let you know

When I am done with life,

Should you want one to practice on

You might try my ex-wife.’

David Lewis Paget

Reviews

[Pragati Chaudhary]

That's so funny and magnetic. I loved the way you wrote this.
and the ex wife thing - Awesomeeeeeeee!

Write more pieces like this. they are so good

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Reminds me of Emily Dickinson's "I Could Not Stop for Death". A rather funny yet tragic tale.

[Tian]

It is rare to find a poem funny when the topic is on death, great poem :)

[minisla]

A bit harsh but then again I didn't know the X wife lol

[Maxwell Ryder]

David, I’m pleased to know such accomplished poets have such healthy sex lives. I must be doing something wrong 😂 Cheers. Fun write!

[Coyote Poetry]

A perfect ending to a amazing tale in the poetry. Does Death take requests. Thank you David for sharing the outstanding tale.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

I don't plan on ever being ready!! Much applause, David!

[J. Hampton]

There is a lighter side to everything...it isn't everyone who can get as chuckling about death..
you are too funny lol

[Barbz]

Don't let your mind become distracted by the thoughts of the Grim Reaper. Too many debts and women here, consider you a "keeper". It troubles me that you'd express when you are done with life, providing a death weapon that you penned "my ex-wife". You never fail to amaze me.......Barbzx

[Tony Jordan]

A great bit of craic here David.
I think if anybody can trick the reaper into postponing the mortal-coil shuttle, it's our man here with his wicked wit.
:)