The Call of Death

If Time numbers its ticks sufficient upon my soul

If the Judge of Life eyes my existence and lets go the toll

If shadows shine brighter than all that I've known

If my body decides to degenerate under mounds of stone

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O' Master of Death, I'll heed your call

But I'll stand strong, I'll stand tall

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When the sound of monitors ring like a bell

When the dark Charon carries me to the Gates of Hell

When my blank, breached eyes discern no more 

When, in casket, my flesh descends beneath the floor

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O' Master of Death, I'll heed your call

But I'll stand strong, I'll stand tall

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Now that tears, rushing like a river, adorn my family's face

Noe that my turn is finally over, I've played my final ace

Now that my name, in legacy and retention, stands in earth

Now that my cold, dejected lips shall no longer bear mirth

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O' Master of Death, I heeded your call

But I have stood strong, and I have stood tall

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Now that my soul has endured what it's like to die

My kin, I have one final word for thee: Goodbye

Reviews

[Indra's Child]

It really brings you into death vibes. I've always loved those. It feels like you're really there by those beeping monitors, or in that casket.

This is a really well-written piece. I appreciate both it's boldness, and subtlety, weaving it's deep intricacies together.

Something I think I needed to read.

Thank you for recommending it, I'm grateful my eyes had a chance to discern it.
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[JamesTleBourn]

Thank you, Murky, for you kind comments as always! I always am happy to hear your reviews.

James

[emacmorgan]

Very moving. The repetitive use of the lines is haunting.

[JamesTleBourn]

Thank you for reading and reviewing - I'm glad my point got across. Keep writing and stay safe.
read moreThank you for reading and reviewing - I'm glad my point got across. Keep writing and stay safe.

James

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A most delicious piece my darling, intrigue and melancholy really surface and stride the reader, leading them into al sorts of dark and evil ecstasy, how thrilling, well done, good read.

[JamesTleBourn]

Thank you, Thomas, I appreciate it!

James