He's tall, dark and loathsome
I'm sick, bald, skinny and lonesome
The robe he wears is dark, nasty and disguises his old brittle bones
My insides are worn, bruised, battered and are constantly in the highest pain zones
His relentless chase, peering, peeking, watching and waiting
Using my brain, legs, wit, love of life I weave, duck, dodge, roll, pray and 24/7 always negotiating
This scythe holding, war hero taking, beloved family member/friend thief is a true coward
I will fight the fight of disease, accidents, life and whatever else this son of a bitch throws down
The Grim Reaper's Scythe is meant to be fought until we decide when we are finally ready to be six feet under ground
Never Stop Writing!
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But you forgot the other certainty… Taxes. ;-)
Ron