I am not ready to die--I refuse! Haven't heard all I need to from my Muse. Besides, I can't write poems if I die. Go away, Death, or I'll spit in yer eye.
Sorry. You weren't given a choice. Get in the box.
I am not ready to kick the bucket. There are words that haven't been written yet. Please don't bury me in the cold, cold ground. I can't stand to be closed in, strapped or bound.
I am not telling you again. Get. In. The. Box.
And I am telling you: I am not going.
O, yes, you are.
O, no, I'm not. This talk's getting boring.
Yes, you are.
No way. Talk to the hand.
Why, you--
Me? YOU don't understand.
Read my lips: I am not going with you. Don't have to do nuthin' you tell me to. Get off my property, I'll call the cops! Start running, Buster, and don't you dare stop.
You don't know who you're talking to!
I know who you are, the Angel of Death. (I can tell, 'cause of your rank, stanky breath.) Why, I never!!
Well, maybe you should. Now leave me alone. Think you can scare me with your ghostly moan. Hey--why did my ink suddenly turn white? Noooooooooo--I am not ready to see the Lights--
Not so clever...
eh?
(C) Copy written, 6 October, 2004, by Karla Dorman.
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Reviews of "Arguement With Death (for Nicole's Challenge--Part Two)"
Sorry, am a bit out of touch with an epidemic of activity connected with what would appear to be a fascinating challenge: one that has captured the imagination and energies of many!! And if this is anything to go by, Karla, then Halloween has come early and the Grim Reaper is having a field day out and about The Den: glad you're having none of it and are responding in your stout and irrepressible style! He deserves a hard time! Captivating write, thank you. Kate xx
this is too funny, karla; love the humorous bantering between you and Death! Love the ending; now you can see the Lights any time you want! LOL Well done; BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D
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God Bless
Michelle~
Excellent play on words!
Becca
Carmen :-)
Love Tinka
wish i wrote it!!!
Never give up the ghost Karla...Lol
Life is too good to surrender it meekly..
Peter
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D
LIGHTS! SORry! Couldn't resist! LOL