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A Meeting With Death

March 25, 2015
By Amani3D PLATINUM, New Castle, Delaware
Amani3D PLATINUM, New Castle, Delaware
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Favorite Quote:
Those who are able to see beyond the shadows and lies of their culture will never be understood, let alone believed by the masses.


In the end it’s just you and me.
Sitting and staring so quietly.
Face to face with Death.
As I inhale and exhale he watches my every breath.
“You ready kid? I don’t think you are”
I look up at the sky and there isn't a single star.
No beauty in the sky but right in front of me.
As he sits and watches oh so patiently.
I look down at wrist all covered in scars.
And I wonder if I can trace the stars.
Find every constellation in the sky.
And smile one last time just before I die.
But when I look up at Death he smiles.
Then I get this feeling I haven’t felt in a while.
Such beauty it’s just hard to understand.
How anyone would want to die at my hand.
I trace his cheek as he traces mine.
“I’m not ready quite yet but I’ll see you next time”



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Yoela PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 26 2015 at 3:10 pm
Yoela PLATINUM, Seattle, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"My powers stretch over the horizon and work even when my eyes are closed"

This is such a beautiful poem!! Great job!

on Mar. 26 2015 at 12:51 pm
iCloudkiller SILVER, Los Angeles, California
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Favorite Quote:
Not all that hungers should be fed, and not all thirsts should be quenched.

the closing lines are really good