A Smile For Death

Our slip away begins
From the moment of our first-drawn breath.
I've been dying all my life, I see
Yet still can smile at Death.

For if Death is Dissolution,
What cause is this for fear?
There is nothing here more terrible
Than the merging of an ocean with a tear.

Great seas roll far within us,
So as well, wide skies.
Salt of blood. wind of lungs
Descend to deeps, ascend to clouds,
As each new traveler dies.
So if the End means Meetings, Revelations
- Though my heart counsels otherwise -
Shall I then be deemed the less
For seeking soul's reflection
In lover's face, in children's eyes?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Otieno Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 5:43 AM
This is a very nice poem
Darnell Sr Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 1:13 AM
Hi, William! Great name, by the way. Your poem is inspiring to me. There is beauty in death, and many don't see it that way. Well penned, my friend, well versed. It will be in my favs. Thanks, William, for sharing this delightful read. Best of Wishes, William
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