I have a rendezvous with Death
At some disputed barricade,
When Spring comes round with rustling shade
And apple blossoms fill the air—
I have a rendezvous with Death
When Spring brings back blue days and fair.
Alan Seeger
Orion's Cold Fire
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The Arab Tale: “The Appointment in Samarra” A merchant in Baghdad sent his servant to the market. Moments later the servant returned, pale and shaking. “Master,” he said, “I was jostled by a woman in the crowd. When I turned, I saw it was Death. She looked at me and made a threatening gesture. Please — lend me your fastest horse. I must flee to Samarra, where Death will never find me.” The merchant agreed, and the servant galloped away. Later that day, the merchant himself went to the market and found Death standing among the stalls. “Why did you… Read more »
I found out this was Pete Seeger’s uncle. He joined the French Foreign Legion during WWI. And he met Death on the battlefield.