Today I vividly recall
The embrace of the grim reaper
Today I remember the sharp nick
Of his kiss upon my soul
His passion distracts me
From the Truth
Life is too fleeting and fragile
To remain face down
Spewing out mouthfuls of dirt
©️2019 MW ❣️
Recalling my many encounters with the grim reaper. Cheers to dVerse and Whimsygizmo. We are writing quadrilles using the word “nick” — meaning steal, timeliness (nick of time) or small cut.
Mother Wintermoon 
I’m glad you’re here
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Thank you! 💖💖💖
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Stay blessed!
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🙏
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So powerful! I love the last two lines, MW. What a graphic message. Fabulous poem.
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Thank you! So happy to reconnect with you! 💖
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l’chaim u-l’shalom, (to life and peace), My compliments and admiration.
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Hi Geo!! L’chaim!! Shalom u’vracha (peace and blessing). 😍
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Vividly conjured with wisdom in conclusion. I enjoyed reading your poem.
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Thanks so much for your feedback. Your visit is appreciated!🌷
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You are very welcome.
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So true, well done!
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Thank you, Dr Crystal! Nice to see you here.🌷
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Brilliant response from the heart, (thankfully not from the dirt).
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Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, purple one! I’ve eaten a lot of dirt, so I’m trying a different tactic. 😉😘
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Good move!
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I feel this a lot… I think of someone coming out from a suicide attempt.
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Ahh. I always value your perspective. Thank you for being here with me, Bjorn. 🌷
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Hi MWM. Wonderful use of the word nick in your quadrille. A bit dark in a hopeful way. Spewing dirt…YUK!
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Hi Rob! Your feedback is appreciated. Thank you! The YUK made me laugh. 😅
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I love the darkness it starts with and the truth in the end.
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Thanks so much! I appreciate your feedback and visit with me. 🌷
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I enjoyed the darkness of the grim reaper’s embrace, love the ‘sharp nick / Of his kiss’ upon the soul, but the ending brought me back down to earth!
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Yes, nicely dark.
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Thanks much for your feedback and your visit with me.🌷
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Ooh a dark quadrille, but I like it. 🙂 Nicely done.
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Many thanks, Maria. Glad you like it! 🥰
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“the sharp nick
Of his kiss upon my soul”
What a powerful use of the Q word today! Love it!
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Thank you bunches, De!! Love your prompt! ❤️
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