I Wish To Challenge Death

I wish to challenge death,

that day, on which he should take me.

Unpleasant and quarrelsome, for him it shall be,

until my last breath escape me.

I wish to challenge death,

not a coward, but fighting him on every hill.

Until my bones fail me, and my skin fades,

until I have done right, by my Gods loving will.

I wish to challenge death,

that my heart may stop, only on Gods appointed time.

That my eyes may wake and my hands may write

until I have seen those green lands divine.

I wish to challenge death,

regardless of being sick, poisoned or ill.

That I not glorified, but the sons echo remain,

a stain on the hearts I love, even after my death still.

I wish to challenge death,

riding out overmatched, on his dark barren land.

That when his sword may pierce heart,

I can say, here, for God and his son, I have made my stand.

-By Eric Weick 

Reviews

[Brianna Brie]

I wish to challenge death,
not a coward, but fighting him on every hill.
Until my bones fail me, and my skin fades,
until I have done right, by my Gods loving will.

Yet, another very unusual write. Your style is distinctive. I wish to challenge death, my words agree not with Sheol. This poem reminds me of my own personal struggle to guard my tongue against speaking curses as I wish to speak life. Great job!

[Eric Weick]

Thank you Brianna, for taking the time to read this. It means a lot. People seem to like this poem in particular.

[jzadski]

I'm always up for a good challenge, and this sounds like something I would like to challenge. We can all be afraid of death sometimes but we have to face it in the end. Great work x

[Eric Weick]

Thank you Jzadski.

[Sheila Kline]

Yes, continue to challenge it until your last breath for it with this last breath that His holy and divine will is that which shall be done! Your words are courageous and full of faith!!

[Eric Weick]

Thank you Sheila.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Again Thank you for this entry to my little contest.
I cannot comment now as this would be unfair to other entries.
I shall return after the contest is over.
Best regards.
Clive.

[Eric Weick]

Thank you Clive.

[Teeya]

This is one of this pieces that leaves you with chills before you read the ending. Such a beautiful testament to your faith, especially for those who may be fighting an illness or have a loved one fighting for his life. I applaud you for pouring so much heart into this. I absolutely love it!!!

[Eric Weick]

Thank you Teeya.

[Konigin]

Amazing. Deep. Wonderful. A dark and brooding piece. Loved it. Good read. Nice job.

[Eric Weick]

Thank you Chelsea Konigin.

[Konigin]

You are welcome Erick Weick. :)