Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

That's what I like - spitting death in the eye, Steve.

Maybe when the ole Reaper realises he's not so feared, he'll bugger off and bother someone less mentally strong, and that's my interpretation of your clever, uplifting and fun write.

Cheers, Ray

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Ray - you got it in one!


Steve

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Oh, I wish I had a six for this one Steve. I love the thought we could tell death to take a hike! I ain't done with life either. Love the cockney language as well. Bravo my friend!
:<)Nancy

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, nancy for the fine review and the virtual six.

I haven't got enough time for the things I need to do, let alone all the stuff I'd like to do!

Steve

Comment from lalajovanoski

Excellent

I very much enjoyed this fine, well composed, inspiring piece,

Well done!
Very captivating!!

Thanks for sharing!!

this is an interesting poem - I had to read it twice to really figure it out. It is full of vivid concrete imagery


This was a very intriguing read!!! Very captivating, clever, and inspiring

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Clever poem Steve and it reads easily despite the way it is written. If only we could say this to the grim reaper - but no - we should just live live to the full like the character in your poem who 'ain't done with life'. Good read. Warm regards Dorothy x
Great picture - suits the poem - casual like your poem!

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Dorothy.

I think I'm really saying 'don't give in to the old coot too easily'

Steve

Comment from MelB

Excellent

This is a fun poem with good flow, worded quite cleverly. I like bloomin' ten-foot knife and cos I ain't done with life. Great job!

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Mel - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from strandregs

Excellent

very nice
quite a tongue twister
is a man who lives in a bin a bin man?
he dont know jack
this old man death
hes just a quack
with stinking breath.Z.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Zelick - good to see you still around.

All the best for 2015

Steve

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

I like this poem, about having a say in whether you die or not.
In reality there are situations when we can refuse to die, by taking part in life.

Well written, also very well presented.

Mary

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Mary

Steve

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

I think that if I open my door and saw some hoodie holding such a weapon I would keel over with heart failure. Unfortunately, If Death has your name, there no brave talk that will change his mind.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Yeah, but I might try to convince him he has the wrong house.

Really, I suppose I'm saying 'don't give in too easily.'

Steve

reply by c_lucas on 06-Jan-2015

If it works, good Steve. me? i just start singing. My voice will anything and anyone away. Good job.

Comment from N.K. Wagner

Exceptional

I like this, Steve. It "sings". Your crusty old coot would be hell to live with - maybe that will make Death leave him be a while longer. Great use of dialect. Made me smile. :) Nancy

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Nancy.

Yeah, you've got to love these old fellows who stick up for their on rights and don't take crap from anybody.

Steve

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

haha. lol. this is a clever, sarcastic and amusing little piece of poetic art! the inherent rhythm and rhyme are both detectable and well presented. i truly enjoyed this poem!
thank you for sharing dear steve!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015

Thanks, Rebekka. Glad you enjoyed. Let's keep old skull-face away for another few years!

Steve