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Speaking of Death

May 11, 2010
By Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury


The idea has followed most religious doctrine that one’s fate in the afterlife depends on the state of one’s soul upon death. Most humans believe a deathbed confession results in the pearly white gates.

It’s a shame it doesn’t work that way.

If it were, there’d be no point in a moralistic existence. The idea of living for pleasure would be a fact and I would be out of a job.

I stand outside the military base hospital, waiting as such a thing commences. Not far away the war still rages, a disgusting display of wasted blood tainting God’s beautiful canvas. A humid rain falls mixed with the sound and metallic smells of gunfire. I listen to the cries inside the hospital.

It won’t be much longer now.

Human perception has always amused me.


Their imagination deceive them, depicting demons as lustful creatures panged with secular affections and angels as protectors of the ignorant. They find themselves with petty fears and self-loathing. They paint illusions in the shadows and distortions in their mind.
Oh that they could look into the face of a devil, they’d be quick to realize that the children of Lucifer are not babe faced humans treading the borders of homosexuality.

Ah, forgive my sarcasm.

One of my personal favorite distortions is that of me. They depict me as a skeletal monster, garbed in tattered black robes and swinging a scythe made of the bones of my victims. It’s certainly an interesting representation have of a creature designed by God’s touch. It’s especially amusing when autumn circles and Halloween comes, to watch the children run about screaming and circling the streets hunting down treats, dressed and demons and witches. Could you imagine, being angel yet seeing yourself as through the eyes of a human as a frightful monster?

If you ever truly wondered how I looked, then look in the mirror. I am in everyone. I am everyone. My father created me as a guide and comfort and what better way than to appear as mortal you. In the form of a father, mother, a friend, I come and wait till the time has come to guide the soul to freedom.

If only humans would allow themselves the freedom to divulge in faith and hope. Then they might never fear my coming. Death would be an understanding, a nurturing factor in the cycle of existence.

How I would to suffer the true trail of mortality.

In truth, it’s quite sad to be so blind one’s entire life. It must be a horrible thing to live a life trapped in the darkness of ignorance.


The author's comments:
Death explains himself briefly in this piece as he waits for a soldier to pass on.

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on May. 26 2010 at 11:49 am
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury

Thank you so much I can't wait to get even more of my work out. TeenInk is taking forever to look at my other stuff haha.

on May. 26 2010 at 11:48 am
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury

I love that book lol. and thanks for the comment ^^

on May. 26 2010 at 11:48 am
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury

Haha thank you. Mark Zusak is one of my favorite authors.

on May. 26 2010 at 11:47 am
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury

Interesting point of view lol. But Death in this piece isn't Satan/Lucifer. lol. I've never written a piece from the Devil's pov. lol. This piece is told by the Angel of Death. I tried to illustrate "Death" as a creature of God, an actual angel of Death, not a demon or devil. Perhaps I should've illustrated better lol. But thank you for the insight ^^

on May. 23 2010 at 6:50 pm
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
22 articles 3 photos 329 comments

Favorite Quote:
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
-Ghandi

This is very thoughtful and interesting.  You really shared your views on death in an interesting format.  The only thing that confused me a little is how you seemed to view Death and Satan/Lucifer as one person.  I think of Satan as an antagonistic character, who was made by God and went all wrong, etc, ect.  I believe that Satan would be bad, but I agree with you that death is not something to be feared.  It is a part of life that is meant to be embraced.  I guess everyone has totally different ideas about this.  But really great piece, you are very talented.

on May. 21 2010 at 7:48 pm
RawyaAviva SILVER, Tuolumne, California
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Favorite Quote:
"I wake up every morning determined to change the world and have one heck of a good time . Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult."-E. B. White

Worthy of Mark Zusak. I don't know if you got your inspiration from the book thief but you gave your interpretation of death a very intresting perspective!

on May. 20 2010 at 10:39 pm
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury

Thank you Sarah!!!

on May. 20 2010 at 10:39 pm
Kandabear SILVER, East Bend, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went insane from long intervals of sanity." - Edgar Allan Poe
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say but what we are unable to say." - Unknown
"You must say drunk on writing so that reality can not destory you." - Ray Bradbury

Thanks miss Abbey =)

on May. 18 2010 at 2:28 pm
luv_icecream SILVER, Dubai, Other
7 articles 1 photo 15 comments

This was really interesting!!! It reminded me a bit of The Book Thief. Have you read that book?? 

Anyways, I love this. You are an awesome writer! :D 


on May. 18 2010 at 1:48 pm
.Escape.From.This.Afterlife. GOLD, Short Hills, New Jersey
10 articles 0 photos 92 comments

Favorite Quote:
"bad blood is more satisfying to spill across the floor..."

Wow, this is really incredible, I loved it!! Awesome work!

SarahB535 said...
on May. 18 2010 at 11:53 am
SarahB535, Mocksville, North Carolina
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Great job girl. I love it! Such an interesting look! I love your personification of Death! Sarcastic and funny :)

Abbey F said...
on May. 18 2010 at 9:12 am
veyr interesting! I love the unique perspective. very engaging!