The Next Great Adventure

by MaiaLynn

A thought on what Dumbledore may have thought before going on to his Next Great Adventure in the sixth book, when he knew he was dying. Grammar is terrible- that is ON PURPOSE. I know Dumble's wouldn't actually talk like this, but I really like the rhythm it creates. Read it aloud and you'll see what I mean.

Reaper's Gaze

Look the Reaper in the eye

Don't be afraid to die

I'm old in body

But young in soul

Seen to much and been to bold

Hell is my vacation spot

And Death will take me someplace hot.

Done to much to be forgiven,

Made a mark not oft forgot.

Been too long and much too ready

Let me leave and be at peace

Got no regrets, save just one,

Let me finish all I've done

Job not completed is just no fun,

So let me bear my burden.

I've just one more I must protect,

Just one more to risk my neck.

A stranger, not mine not me,

But my responsibility.

Life aint worth living when you've come this far

When mind is tired and soul is marred.

I've done good and I've done bad

And I can face my judgment.

Eye to soul and I can see

Coldness, but it's awful free.

I've looked the Reaper in the eye.

I am NOT afraid to die.