It's something I wrote in the middle of the night (between midnight and 1 am) because I couldn't get to sleep. I dunno how I came up with the topic, but it's an interesting take on things, I think. Let me know what you think.
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If death could only speak aloud
in his voice what tone?
A wail, a scream of agony
Or an unearthly moan?
Thoughts of death, more oft than not
is just a thing of nightmares
with stealth and a cruel whisper
to catch you unawares
Or perhaps his horrid voice
is cold and hard and strong
to keep you awake and dreading death
at his taunts all night long
Or it may be that Death's cruel voice
like fire, full of hate
taking life and draining hope
all good, obliterate
Yet has it not occurred to you
Death is not, in fact, a pest
His voice instead a calming murmur
"Quiet now, you need your rest..."
2007-10-21
05:49:04
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