After the Fall
by Howard Eskildsen
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I’ve heard the Reaper’s evil laugh
As he turned to let me pass
“You rolled the dice but don’t try it twice
‘Cause I could have had you ass”
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I have read headlines telling
Of others’ fall from high above
Though tragically, it was plain to see
They had died doing what they loved
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But I can say with some authority
As one who has survived the fall
Love it or not, given time for thought
They would rather have not died at all