Not Today

AnAlpaca

Dodged a bullet,
Reaper passed by.
Asked if I was ready to go.
I shook my head, "Not today."
He stared at me.
Scythe glistening.
He turned and walked away.
I almost went after him.
"Not today," I told myself.
"Not today."

  • Author: AnAlpaca (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 11th, 2021 10:33
  • Comment from author about the poem: Had a close call a few days ago. Decided to write about it.
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments3

  • Draven

    Excellent Poem. And very powerful message of continuing on.

    • AnAlpaca

      Thank you. Was going through a time when this one came into my mind.

    • woundedheart

      Very dramatic poem the imagery and subject matter and indeed we all have said not today at least once in our lives

      • AnAlpaca

        Yes. It's important that we all remember that we can say, "Not today." Thank you for reading!

      • Lorna

        Yes continuing on but slight wish to follow him no? I've felt that.... good shorty.....

        • AnAlpaca

          Thank you!



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