Friday, February 10, 2012

Foreknowledge

Coldly focused on the approach of death
the man built walls
to keep others out
to block from his view
the light
and warmth
all around
that he knew would soon be denied to him
forever

and for days
and weeks
and months
and years
he kept watch for the Reaper
never suspecting
a misdiagnosis

55
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6 comments:

  1. MargaretFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Ah, a big waste of time, trying to ward of death - it's comin' to get him no matter what! Loved the twist at the end!

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    1. Brian MillerFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:32 AM

      but that is good news...but now he must live knowing how much time and life he wasted in worry...

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  2. G-ManFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Visit Postponed for now!
    Loved your 55 Herb.
    I love a happy ending
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  3. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    interesting 55...

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  4. Doctor FTSEFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Very shapely.

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  5. Herb MalletteFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks, everybody!

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