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Death Throws A Party
(Or The Last Laugh)


Pointing,
Fate tried to blame Accident
But, they all gazed at the finger
Ignoring the obvious: the spill, the chill.

Resolutely,
Tragedy played her role by
Handing out tissues and pity.

Incredibly,
Destiny confessed to an empty room
While the guests duly agreed…

Clever
Truth lied to all who would listen
But not to those who refused to try

Yes.
Comedy choked and upset her drink
As Death came wanderin' by…


This is like an unsolved mystery to even me. So plz don't ask for an explanation Laurie

It reminds me of a maze. Challenging, relaxing, and enlightening to wander and find your way out. Mysterious and intrigueing; I like it.

Lizz~

I originally thought of it in terms of "circular." Because in the least, it seemed to need to be read twice after reading that last stanza. But your interpretation of a 'maze' got me to looking at it in terms of being able to mix the stanzas up in just about any order and it still remains pretty much the same.

Thanks for giving me a new view of this strange piece

Toodles,
Laurie

It's kinda funny, too, that when I thought of it like a maze, the type I imagined was a circular, labyrinth one. You're right that it could be mixed up without suffering any losses. You're also right that it is strange......yet so fanciful to imagine being at such a party. I love that "Comedy choked and upset her drink" [what a great image!], "As Death came wanderin' by..." ~ the perfect juxtaposition [Comedy/Death], and there's Comedy choking and upsetting her drink, whilst Death is casually "wanderin'."

I also really like the 'existential' nature of the actions you've selected for each of the party guests. Really, truly intrigueing.....all of it.

"Clever
Truth lied to all who would listen
But not to those who refused to try" ~ Just super!

~ Lizz

Hey Laurie- This poem is very smart, too smart...
This is the order I like most:
1st- Yes...
2nd- Pointing...
3rd- Clever...
4th- Resolutely...
5th- Incredibly...
(bottom-top-bottom-top-ect...)
A condensed sine wave, a visual depiction of sound.
Really great!

I had fun rearranging the lead words into a sentence, too !

ep~ Thanks!

The only 'problem' i have with rearranging is my pathetic attachment to that rhyme between Try and By

Lizz~

I put alot of thought into those words. MOSTLY for the process of reading them as stand alones, top to bottom:

Pointing
Resolutely
Incredibly
Clever
Yes.

But also for their influence on the 'characters' they describe. Like Fate, has the 'fickle finger of fate' idiom associated with it. The next 3 words, are like notes in a script...with YES being a real odd one out.

This poem took twists i had not anticipated. I know it sounds strange, since i wrote it, but sometimes poems do choose their own path (see: How to get a Poem )

I sat on it for a couple of days, wondering if my intrigue with it was unfounded....so it was nice to see that you and ep 'got' it for what it was...

later,
Laurie

Yeah, Laurie, the solitary positioning of your lead words brought each great emphasis, which definitely seemed intentional. The "Yes" seemed to me to be an affirmation of the prior four. After reading it that way, I then tried the rearrangements and had fun there, too. Yes, they [poems] do seem to be rather organic, in and of themselves, from all I've seen and 'heard' here. I'm glad you opted to bring it here regardless of any reservations. Indeed unique.

Not quite sure I understand this but the wordplay is cool
actually its pretty good.

LaurieAK wrote: The only 'problem' i have with rearranging is my pathetic attachment to that rhyme between Try and By
Lizz~

I was not suggesting any rearranging. It is interesting the number of different sides of the card being played. Quite intriguing...

Thanks Kush~!

Ep~

It is interesting the number of different sides of the card being played

Hmmm, this is whole nother poem, ep. The Queen of Hearts and a One-Eyed Jack were invited to this party, but the last time they were seen, was leaving the Aces n Eights pub nearby....

L

Obviously not ready to cash in their chips, and afraid they might draw the wild card during the party games. I've heard Death can be a tricky dealer.

And a very precise shuffle-er...

Lizz wrote:

Obviously not ready to cash in their chips, and afraid they might draw the wild card during the party games. I've heard Death can be a tricky dealer.

ep wrote:

And a very precise shuffle-er...

But....my dear Watsons....What about...dunDundun!!! The fact the pub they left was named after the 'dead man's hand' ??!! (aces n 8's) Hmmm? I think there is more to this story. Maybe Death has an accomplish? Were the Queen and Jack REALLY who they claimed to be??!! Was it a full moon that night? Did it Rain? for muddy tracks? Snow, for snowy ones?! And who was the mysterious stranger seen kissing the Colonel in the library?
Okay...it's been a stressful week...maybe i am being too silly....
L

Oh-oh, I wasn't aware of the proverbial "Dead Man's Hand" and its content. Were I a cardster, I'd have seen the many, additional layerings on that one. Maybe they've already cashed in [or out, as the case may be] and only the Walking Dead are permitted to depart Aces n Eights. Perhaps, they had attended prior parties....perhaps the selection-process grounds....and already said their goodbyes.