Dialogue with the death angel

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Ken: Good evening death angel..Why are you here? I'm not afraid anymore as I have suffered many losses to you..May I ask a relevant question? Where now is your sting?

Death: Mockingly..My sting is your sins Ken...

Ken: I'm aware of the consequences of sin...Why don't you properly reply? You attempt to flee..How can you frighten me, you have taken my wife, brother and now my mother..My sins have been forgiven..God so loved the world He sent His only begotten son to pay the price..I know the fear of death follows a man throughout life..A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time...

Death: Your allotted time will come..Accept this inevitability my son, it is your apt enterprise..Do I see anger in your eyes?

Ken: I know at times I have been decedent, destitute, sometimes drawn directly from the dissolution of decency through evolution..

Death: I'm not here as an attorney, through amorality perhaps you have abstained apparently from my assignment..You cannot persuade me from my tasks..It is of cosmic scale dealing with all mortal affairs..

Ken: I am here for a purpose yet fulfilled..My sins were paid for by Christ Jesus..One day my senses will be lost, my soul to float in mid-air, maybe all I love will be gone..I will become camouflaged in the universe, in the stars, sand and the sea..Recalled by the Creator..

Death: Almighty God created me as well..I am His angel of death..History has done me wrong..I shed a tear with each soul I take..I have to go now Ken...I am a very punctual entity..It is not yet your time..I will however have to come for you one day..

Ken: I suppose I had you all wrong death..Life does move swiftly, dawn to dusk, ashes to ashes, dust to dust...
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Posted: Sep 2014
About this poem:
Just contemplating..An existential write..Thank you..

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Odette67
How can you frighten me, you have taken my wife, brother and now my mother

Reading this brought scolding hot tears to my eyes, it is so raw, so real. I myself was close to death one time, when I lost my baby, it was so strange, but so peaceful, I felt happy, then I saw the face of my two daughters, that was when I started to fight for my life. I feel for you Ken. angel
Spartacus2012
Thank you Christina..A cathartic write of sorts..Thank you for visiting..


Kenwriting
candykid
I think the recent even that has taken place has pulled out some strong emotions, and rightfully so. Extremely powerful dialogue here Ken. Very well written indeed.thumbs up
darkhorse555
excellent heartfelt piece of writing ken very beautifully penned pal god blessangel grin
rapturecapture
Hi Ken

Had to read this a few times!!...You have surpassed yourself, my goodness it just blew me away....I was engrossed from the very beginning.
You can write with such depth, It can take a breath away with a flutter Powerful Ken.


Thank you for sharing

Martina xxx teddybear hug bouquet
Fellsman
It's an almost universal truth Ken - that adversity is a poet's most potent Muse... Most poets write their best work when they are hurting.

As this poem develops, so does the range of emotions, from anger/hostility, to rationalisation and then through to resignation/acceptance, quite a journey in a single poem!

You deal with your loss in a quite constructive way, the pain of loss is a given, the way we deal with the pain is key; through time grief subsides to sadness and the hurt gradually diminishes - but you will already be well aware of all that with the previous losses you have suffered.

A very difficult write I'm sure, I'm also sure you found the actual writing quite cathartic.

Regards

Bill
Spartacus2012
Thanks for stopping by and the empathetic comment brother Christian!

Kentyping
Spartacus2012
Thank you Liam old pal..

Kenirish
Spartacus2012
Thank you Martina for your kind visits!

Kenrose
Girlygirl196349
You blew me away !! Awesome write my dear sweet friend !hug angel balloons
Girlygirl196349
You blew me away !! Awesome write my dear sweet friend !hug angel balloons
Spartacus2012
Thank you Bill for your insightful visit..

Kenthanks
Spartacus2012
Thank you Laura!

Kenballoons
Happygolucky4u
A very interesting write. years ago I read a poem on here about the death angel and it frightened a few. Good to see the angels kind side. Haven't thought about that poem in years laugh
niah9
as Happygolucky said, a poem can stir memories we thought forgotten....writing to release pain allows us to move on, but belief the Angel of Death has a good side....makes one think....
Well written, great depth...K
teddybear
Spartacus2012
Thank you Happy!

Kenthanks
Spartacus2012
Thank you Kathy!

Kenballoons
candykid
I have brought this poem back because in my opinion this is a fine example of your writing skill Ken. I specifically remember liking this one alot. I think that when you focus, you can write remarkably well.
Spartacus2012
Thank you brother Christian for perusing this one..It was written after the death of my mother..I'm humbled by your kind words and review..I'm working on one now in the same style as this entitled "Dialogue with the Watcher angel Samyaza" Thanks again my poet brother!


Regards,

Ken


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WILDANDREADY
FEAR NOT, KEN! WE'LL ALL BE AROUND, A LONG TIME!THIS JUST MIGHT BE OUR HEAVEN ON EARTH!IF SOMEONE EVER COMES; I HOPE ITS A FEMALE!dancing TRAVIS
Spartacus2012
Thank you Travis!

Kenthanks
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