Exceptional What if we kept death distracted for awhile? Death Came Knocking by T B Botts This is serious writing prompt entry Artwork by Renate-Bertodi at FanArtReview.com

Death did come knocking Last night on my door I told him to wait I was mopping the floor He grabbed the remote And turned on the TV I got out a pitcher And made some iced tea We laughed at a comedy And cursed at the news We cried at sad movies With our similar views I made up some popcorn And gave him a bowl Then put on a jacket And went for a stroll I walked down the street And caught the next bus If death is at my house And I'm here, that's a plus I'm not sure that I'll ever Return to my home Death's on my couch Perhaps I'll just roam I'll go to far places That I've read about Until I'm tired of traveling And then with a shout I'll call out to death Put down that remote I'm ready to leave Let's launch your boat Writing Prompt Write a poem of any type that treats a serious subject as humor. Recognized Author Notes I don't write very many poems, but I liked the theme for this contest so I thought I would give it a try. Death is something that most of us wouldn't welcome. We are afraid of the great unknown afterwards. Fortunately, Jesus conquered death, so we no longer have to fear it if we're believers.

© Copyright 2025. T B Botts All rights reserved. T B Botts has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.