After the Fall

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