Another Poem:

When I Met Death

It was late or early in the morning

I looked outside and noticed an eerie light

At least it wasn't boring

The moon or street lamp illuminating the night

Even though I couldn't sleep

I laid my head down and closed my eyes

I tossed and turned, laying in a frustrated heep

I changed my mind and started to rise

I looked and there stood a man in black

where there wasn't a minute before

I said hello to the mysterious man, cutting him no slack

the man turned chilling me to the core

But to my surprise it wasn't a skull to great me

instead it was Johnny Cash

that came to collect my soul's fee

frozen stone cold I was unable to dash

Johnny flashed that famous smirk when I asked

What are you doing here?

In Florida's  hot sun is where death basks

So, I'm filling in, have no fear!

You came to collect my soul, but why?

because your a fan, was his reply.

You drank and drugged and lived a long life

Don't you think I'm too young to die?

Johnny answered again:

I know what your saying

but its not my call

and i have to add in this matter the big GUy isn't playing

So, I better not drop the ball

How can this be?

I haven't seen the world!

I am only Thirty

as I spoke my fist curled

Woa! Wait a minute Boy!

before you get ruff

in this task I take no joy

I didn't mean to put you into a huff

despite your age

you have touched the hearts of many

when you turn this next page

what you taught them will be remembered plenty

See, son, you don't have to worry

in the morrning you may be gone

from tears their eyes may be blurry

but they will know how to sing your song

Speaking of which, it is time to go

I'm singing tonight with good ol' June

She hates to be alone to start the show

so, I have to get to the Pearly Gate Hall soon!

I am pretty sure you don't have a choice

but if your still not down

just use your voice

and later in life is when i'll be back around

I wasn't one for rules

so, let me tell you one more thing before I go

just because you have seen death don't be blue

live your life like there aint no tomorrow

You know just one more truth

you live forever in your loved ones hearts

so, don't be afraid to be a goof

they are the fruits that show your smarts

I know this seems a little heavy

but Johnny really let me live

all because I wasn't ready

a second chance he did give

his exit was as awesome as his act

in one turn he was playing

being introduced as the man in Black

is what the announcer was saying

Oh, what a sight

to see Johnny fade away

his music filling the night

on my pillow my head still lay

although I was conscious

the entire concert I got to hear

now wondering what was like on his bus

forgetting about this I did not fear

So, When m\y wife awoke i told her

the music and his words fresh in my head

she asked if I was sure

As sure as I am that I'm in this bed

She was Jealous of my interaction

torn over her mixed feelings

trying to find some satisfaction

unsure of my revealings

you dream about Cash

What do I get?

 Glimpses that are gone in a flash

could put a normal person into a fit

I will praise God

that you are hear another day

and Johnny Cash

For not taking you away!