Delayed arrival

Death, I do not deny
That I have badly disappointed you.
I have been delaying and delaying my arrival.
But you can easily forgive me
Because my mother,
My father, my brother,
My sister and many
Bosom friends of mine
Have committed suicide.
They came to you;
They entered into your Hall
Long before they were due.
I am sure their early arrival
Can stand against my late arrival.

"You fool, they came in
Before I had invited them.
They were unpardonable intruders.
Never do I forgive such intruders,
Nor does God forgive these life-takers.
I have thrown
The members of your family
And your friends
Into the lowest hell,
Far below your imagination's flight.
Ceaseless torture
Has embraced them.

"I give you my first and last
Piece of advice:
Never take your life away,
    Never!

"Although in your case the time has
    already expired,
And in spite of my immediate need
And demand for your presence,
I am ready to wait for you
    Indefinitely!"