Transition

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 09 Nov 2025
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10 comments
 

Though he was a centenarian
he knew he was not immortal,
so he was not at all surprised
to be waiting at heaven's portal.

Hopeful that Saint Peter would
quickly admit him to paradise
as he had been a model citizen
considerate, benevolent, wise.

The pearly gates' keeper was
very busy consulting a directory
because with so many entrants
could not rely only on memory.

The name given to the custodian
by the applicant was Beelzebub
but this particular individual had
been barred from joining the club.

In consequence, the Key holder
was sure he had no permission
to accede to the demon's demand
and refused to make the transition.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2025

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

Excellent IP response Luigi - and a lesson to all parents to think carefully when naming their children!

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thank You for your IP response, Luigi. As so often, I am full of admiration for your gift with rhymes, such as immortal/portal :0) Your subject made me think of the transition we are going to go through soon with Online Identity Cards, and AI gate keeper for any service, and all information stored "in the cloud". I wonder if the name of your subject ever was a usual option for parents choosing :0) It would be enough to turn any child to the dark side, trying to learn how to spell a name like that!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello Di. Thanks for your kind comment. We seem to be in a `permanent' state of transition, with innovations such as digital ID cards and AI. Too 'cloudy' for me, I'm afraid.

Best, Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

 

Thanks for reading my satanic verse, Claudine, and for the fruitful accolade. I agree about being careful on choosing a child's name.  The way some parents go about it is diabolical. laugh

 

Best wishes, Luigi x

 

Submitted by David Kirtley on

I don't think I would let anyone with that name into my club either! Great poem!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

He should have changed it by deed poll. laugh

Cheers, Luigi

 

Submitted by GlosKat on

Or dead poll.  Considering where he was ..

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yeah, you are dead right. smiley

Cheers, Luigi

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

I have been away for some time and I am so glad I came back today to read this wonderful poem. I loved every stanza and the tale the poem told.   You are still at the pinnacle of your powers Luigi.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Welcome back, Graham. I hope you are well and raring to resume submitting. Thanks for your kind comment, much appreciated.

Best, Luigi