Reaper Of Souls Poem by Juan Olivarez

The Reaper comes don't be afraid,
And don't hesitate to leave.
All the foundation has been laid,
And there will be no more bitter grief.
Only for once, blessed, relief,
The Reaper comes.
The Reaper comes on silent feet,
His and your destiny are one.
Someday the two of you will meet,
You will not be allowed to run.
By then your days will all be done.
The Reaper comes.
The Reaper of souls is everywhere,
All over the world he plys his trade.
Somehow we wind up in his care,
As this lease on life begins to fade.
And it matters not, the plans you've made.
The Reaper comes.

7/15/10 Alton Texas