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Death and the Cleric
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one from the "Preacher" side a little grim
The cleric meets death early and often Death from stress, Death from carelessness Death in a young girl from an old person’s disease Suidcide, homicide, SIDS, AIDS DEATH from Drowning, gunshot, stabbing, impact, a blow to the head, Cancer, “police assisted suicide”, exposure Death in all its loveliness… While you would think he’d get used to it— He prays he never does

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Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick

Reviewed on November 6, 2003

very true

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 4, 2003

Wow! I can only echo everyone else, the last two lines IS the poem. Pardon me while I fluff my skirt.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 2, 2003

if we become accustomed to death we have truely died...

Reviewed by Julie Donner Andersen

Reviewed on November 2, 2003

The last 2 lines make the entire poem worthwhile, john. No one should be immune to the harsh reality of reality. Well penned!

Julie

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 1, 2003

Very true write John!!

Death will never go away!!

Grim smiles :(

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Sharron Tyrrell

Reviewed on October 31, 2003

a true horror !!!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on October 31, 2003

So true! Great write.

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on October 31, 2003

Something noone could get used to, and you express it well here.... excellent
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on October 31, 2003

A real "horror" for halloween--the harsh reality
of unrelenting death...
Grim, indeed...and an excellent write, John...

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 31, 2003

Very grim, John. But your last line says it all.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on October 31, 2003

Understandable and exceptional write.

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