Death Drivel In A Conducive Cradle Poem by John Sensele

Death decimates dames and dudes
Sowing a sea of sorrow
In family felt fears, torn tempers, trickling tears and mourning moods
As moms and dads test a tense tomorrow.

Death derides and dribbles dignity
Pouring pain in the rain
Searing ululating unity
In a strain lane as joys and jingles wane in a doubt drain.

Death demands a double dose
Frisking wallets and fiddling with a chasm
Left behind by a deceased daughter Rose without a pause
In laments of lugubrious loss in spite of a sorcerer's sarcasm.

Death deals in danger and damage
Dealt to a close knit family that enjoyed quality company
For years and years building a positive image
Hiring for infants and toddlers nimble nanny Annie.