The End Of The World Poem by Terry Donovan

The end of the world came totally unexpectedly
And very quickly
(Only took just over 2000 years) .

Mrs Green was doing her usual thing
With potatoes, peas and a saucepan
While her husband was putting the clocks back.

There was no warning;
No flashes,
No big bang,
No last-minute telephone call.

Just an immense blanket of nothingness.


The last flower dropped its head.
Shrivelled up
And died.

And that was it.

I only know
Because I was that soldier.