No thanatologist, I — nor one cheered
by Sesquipedalians; although certainly warmed
on the breezy excretions of flawed knowledge.
I’ve worked in death; failed “the face of Death” to see.
Emptiness is only empty to those zealous to disbelieve.
Cheers echo from an assumed abyss.
* * *
De is hosting Quadrille Monday at dVerse Poets Pub, and she bids us “cheer!” (Actually, she wants us to use “cheer,” but I thought it sounded better the other way. …maybe not.)
Life in Portofino 
Nice phrase: “breezy excretions of flawed knowledge” I also like that line about emptiness.
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Oooo. There’s something so chilling about the line “I’ve worked in death.” And yet so flippant. Been there, done that. So well done, Charley.
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Love your word play here – cheers!
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Like the wordplay and the rhythm here, dark but smart!
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Terrific last line there. And “I’ve worked in death” is phenomenal.
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Edgy and sharp… like it!
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You’ve enhanced my vocabulary by two, turned ideas on their heads, and made it an intriguing read. So well done.
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Your words are Greek to me, but the meaning is clear… breezy excretions of flawed knowledge… and cheers from the assumed abyss! Well done!
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Just on the edge of my understanding but an interesting puzzle to try. Sesqui word had to be looked up, thought it was someone over 150.
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Brilliant wordplay here, Charley! 💞☕
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Okay- My vocabulary has just grown by two words. Excellent write Charley.
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I think the flawed knowledge is what chills me most… more than death itself (or maybe it’s the same thing)
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