.
When my time is up
and the bill is due
I wish for Death
to come with you.
For there is no chance
you'll be all mad
to walk me through
the path of light.
We can't lose ties
we won't look back.
So, stay around
and all will pass.
About the Creator
Alex Torres
Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.
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Comments (3)
Very moving poem in a time of alienation. Expressive and direct.
Brilliant 🏆✍️📕♦️
I feel you~ Thanks for writing and for sharing this