It Only Rains Tears in Hell

I wasn't quite sure.

Didn't really know.

Was often told where the bad people go.

A hot, fiery, dark pit down low.

Annihilation and never-ending punishment.

Not sure who will or won't be there.

One last chance to repent before final judgement.

Eternity ain't just a perfume by Calvin Kline. 

Lasting for an awfully long time.

The one who runs it gladly taking reservations.

No credit card or ID required.

Appropriate dress optional.

Everything furnished.

No exchanges and no returns.

Don't forget to bring your soul.

Doesn't matter how old.

To him it's gold.

A free cruise across the River Styx on the Good Ship Hades.

With an open bar.

Serving all you can handle.

Suffering B******s, Scorpion Bowls and Cement Mixers.

Flaming Gorillas and Bloodhounds.

Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Mudslides.

Snake Wine, Voodoos and Screwdrivers

Iron Butterflies, Atomic Cats and Crazy Cows.

Boilermakers and Zombies.

Hangman's Blood and Death in the Afternoon.

Sometimes they have Happy Hour specials on Bloody Marys.

Complete with swimming in a lake of fire.

Anything to enhance your stay.

Down below, things don't grow.

Time goes slow.

Red hot glow.

A price you owe.

Sweaty show.

You just don't know.

Are filled with woe.

Tolling bell.

Final death knell.

Some fell.

They smell.

Yell.

Dwell.

No way to quell.

Those who play with fire get burned.

I won't take any chances.

Will watch for the warning flares.

I'll live swell.

 Be well.

Stay the course to tell.

It only rains tears in Hell ...

Reviews

[Manasa.L]

This is something that everyone has forgotten. These ideas were which in the past kept people from making sin sometimes but now people aren't scared of anything. They have become very materialistic.
You have shown the hell and the pain in there very nicely.Thanks for sharing.

[Pete]

great thoughts Manasa.L. we do seem to live with no fear of anything anymore. our society constantly bombards us with wrong messages. appreciate you stopping by.

[Manasa.L]

Thank you Pete....:)

[Giulia King]

The pic is so scary. I was instantly hooked from the first line, as I always am. Your writing is so special and always so flawless.

[Pete]

thanks Gullia. you're so kind. this one a real 'downer' - pun intended. always appreciate you stopping by for a read and encouragement. :)

[*]

I'm sure tears in hell are not clear but hazy. All thoughts are guided by pain, all time consumed by regret. I too like the various references as well as the entire poem.

Nice writing.

[Hebe]

.. could feel the heat coming off my iPad. Hi Pete, you created a whole underworld so realistic a clear picture complete with reservations and bloody Mary's ! Spectacular imagination you have my friend.... you made it come alive!

[Pete]

thanks Hebe. certainly no Club Med! i'll say a prayer for the iPad ...

[Hebe]

Lol ...more like Hedonism :)

[Pete]

that name for the vacation places always cracked me up - used to conjure up all kinds of images in me ...

[Hebe]

I did talk to people who went there...sounded a little out there, you had to be a bit loosy goosy....

[Pete]

i remember when i used to see the commercials on t.v. i would have visions of roman orgies and debauchery from 'hedonism' - the power of words ...

[Pete]

OMG - guess those jacuzzis weren't just for bad backs and arthritis!

[Hebe]

Lol .... you would get thrown out if you mentioned bad back or arthritis !

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSh..]

Well you have taken the smallest thing we dont often think much about. Just a little thing as Rain. I definately would miss rain and all its excitement. Nice work this piece is well thought out and you use so many different references in it to cover the ages. I enjoyed this thank you for sharing and God Bless

Sheer Terror

[Pete]

thank you for sharing thoughts Sheer. i like what you said about rain - so true. always appreciated dear friend.