My Dear Friend Death Poem by nikki hays

My dear friend death
I remember thee well
same horrid odour
same rancid smell
lambs at the slaughter
calling your name
anything to end
this misery and pain
you come with illness
you come with war
and by your hand
many strong men they fall
how many times i have called
i have sought you at night
ive seen you in the distance
your took no heed of my plight
fingers extended
long boney claws
begging you 'take me'
round my throat close your jaws
but you never hearken
no, not then and not now
tell me your secret
release me this hour
so many friends
have at your hand met their doom
i beg for your mercy
and to you i croon
soft hymns of sorrow
i need you to hear
im ready now for you
of you ive no fear
my dear friend death
i remember thee well
take this soul that i offer
leave only this shell