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

[Avinash]

Even in the face of death you do not stop your dark sense of humor :)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I love the sarcasm, the humor, and the truth betwixt the lines. Very clever and witty.