Our Next Mission

FredPeyer

Death arrived suddenly

On quiet paws

Glistening sharp fangs

And powerful jaws

 

Life is uncertain

And not guaranteed

One moment we are feeding

The next we are feed

 

We don’t know

How, when, or where

But one thing is sure

Death will be there

 

Only fools worry

About it in advance

We just ignore it

And take our chance

 

Living in the now

No thought of tomorrow

Without worrying if there is

More time we can borrow

 

And when that day

Is finally here

We welcome it

With happy cheer

 

It’s graduation from

Our present condition

And we are off to

Our next mission

 

What shape or form

That mission will be

We have no idea

But can’t wait to see

 

It is all good, there’s

No heaven or hell

Just more adventure

And stories to tell

  • Author: Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 25th, 2018 13:53
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 42
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  • orchidee

    Good write Fred. I differ as to the last verse - you may know.

    • FredPeyer

      Thank you orchie! Yes I know orchie, and you have every right to differ! I respect your belief, and do hope I may be allowed to differ. I admire and respect you as a person and a writer! I am sure we would have a great time together, despite different opinions in some areas, drinking sherry and singing karaoke, with you swooning and me, as usual, making a fool of myself.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Fred. Aww - in that case, I must be making a fool of myself, adding water to whisky. They are gonna shoot me for it, if they catch me! lol.

      • Michael Edwards

        And this is the in-between bit with more adventures before the end-bit. Also I'm with you on the last verse. Yes I really enjoyed this write.

        • FredPeyer

          Thanks Michael, am happy that we are on the same wave-length. Was just thinking, that there really is no beginning or end. It is just one long experience with different episodes.

        • kevin browne

          and you're next mission is to keep on writing these wonderful stories you breed from out of life. great write, Fred.

          • FredPeyer

            Thanks Kevin. In-between missions I will have long discussions (time does not matter there) with Shakespeare, Poe, Hemingway, Bukowski, and many others, so you can be assured that my writing will be much improved the next time around!

          • Louis Gibbs

            Well penned portrayal of the unending journey, Fred! At least, if there is an end, it escapes my imagination what it would look like.

            • FredPeyer

              Thanks Louis, sometimes I even wonder if I have enough imagination to make through this lifetime. But hey, I am the adventurous type and will take it as it comes.

            • Goldfinch60

              Brilliant write Fred and so true, our adventures will never cease. I will see you in eternity.

              • FredPeyer

                Thanks Goldfinch! Looking forward to finally meeting you!



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