"Come."
"Enter my humble abode."
"They call me The Reaper."
"I have been waiting for you."
"Why are you crying?"
"You knew that we would meet eventually."
"What's that?"
"You didn't think it would be so soon."
"Maybe you should have listened better."
"All the warnings were given."
"The two DUI violations and the last accident where warnings that you did not listen to."
"I should have taken you last time."
"If I had, your son would still be alive to mourn for you."
Author notes
Prompt 2
In a list
A contest entry
- Imagery -Picture Prompt by Swintha.
390 points, ended December 20, 2007, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Critical Review Requested
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this poem is by far my favorite. It's amazing. The poem was a dialogue cut in half, but it still flowed so perfectly. My mind was trying to fill in the blanks through the whole thing, until it hit the last line then i was struck speachless! Great poem!
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RothMcVeReagan
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments. I am very happy that you enjoyed reading my poetry.
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"I should have taken you last time.
If I had, your son would still be alive to mourn for you."
I like the take on this poem, you know, from the reapers point of view. A different contrast to a "general" reaper poem. The last two lines were the ones that got me the most.
Thanks for your entry!
-Swintha
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Swintha
Thank you so much for your comments and thank you for hosting this contest.
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This is differently done from other reaper poems ive read, thats why I like this one. I love the first three lines. well done.
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NyteShade
Thank you for your wonderful comments. I am very glad that you enjoyed my write.
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