Bits Of Inspiration ~ If Death Were A Woman

Hello dear Toads and visitors. Today I would like to introduce you to Ellen Kort.
She was Wisconsin's first Poet Laureate, serving from 2001-2004. She was the author of eleven books and eight collections of poetry. Ms. Kort's poetry has been performed by the New York City Dance Theatre and recorded on audio by Ellen Burstyn, Ed Asner and Alfre Woodard.

While reading some of her poetry I came across the poem, If Death Were A Woman. I was intrigued by the concept and delighted by her approach to something we often coin as bleak. Below is an excerpt from the poem.

If Death Were A Woman

I'd want her to come for me

smelling of cinnamon  wearing

bright cotton purple maybe  hot

pink a red bandana in her hair

She'd bring good coffee papaya juice

bouquet of sea grass  saltine crackers

and a lottery ticket  We'd dip

our fingers into moist pouches

of lady's slippers crouch down to see

how cabbages feel when wind bumps

against them in the garden

Who would the woman named death look like, Helen Mirren?

She actually portrays death in the upcoming movie, Collateral Beauty.

Or beautiful strength

Or sassy

Whatever Lady death is I want you to write about her. You can approach the topic in whatever manner you choose. It could be physical death, death to eating your favorite food. ( I can no longer eat chocolate. There was much moaning as I parted ways with one of my favorite sweets.) It could be the death of a summer garden, a cherished pet, your favorite television show. 

As always write and share an original poem. Drop it into Mr. Linky. Take time to visit your fellow poets to read their responses to the challenge.

I will be gone when this is posted. I am attending  Indie Vengeance Day (an independent publisher/author event) in Frisco, Texas. I will read and comment when I return. Thanks everyone for participating!!