O Death, Can't You Wait

A pebble still to pick up

A walk still to tread

A word still to utter

O Death, can’t you wait?

A word of care here

An expression of love there

All gestures undemonstrated

O Death, can’t you wait?

So many tasks undone

I need to see them through

An incomplete life left

O Death, can’t you wait?

The shingles are to be mended

The walls need to be plastered

The roof cries out for repairs

O Death, can’t you wait?

The sea beckons with its calm waters

The sand wants to abrade my toes

The grass seeks to soothe my callouses

O Death, can’t you wait?

A cup of hot tea

A conversation with a friend

It’s all still left

O Death, can’t you wait?

I feel your presence now

It’s not as clammy as I thought

You’re really quite enchanting

But

O Death, can’t you wait?