Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes

Death enters our lives and fear draws its breath
each day that we wake until it leaves us in death

Outpacing mortality would surely set man free
to leave our worries behind in total transcendency

Fear motivates anxiety, causing concern and dissension
physical and mental burdens of overwhelming contention

We are encircled by fear like Earth upon its axis
Trepidation intimidates us like death and taxes

There are only two ways in which to overcome fear
To become immortal or die, it’s simply that clear

Don’t allow darkness to capture our heart and mind
Facing crippling fears head on will keep them confined

Fear anchors itself in the roots of fears that we feel
Once we stop feeding them, our maladies will heal

8/23/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Goldsmith Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Love your "Death and Taxes" write. Fear feeds fear. Fear Not. Have a blessed day writing away...............
Koplin Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 2:04 PM
Thank you so much Paula! Have a great day
Logan Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Excellent depiction of how fear grabs hold of us and causes stress. We cannot ignore them or they will grow, deeply rooted inside of us.
Koplin Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 6:54 AM
Thanks Jenna, you are spot on!
Mcintosh Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 6:18 PM
Awesome write. I love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Koplin Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 6:52 AM
Thanks Gina!
Cunningham Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 12:32 PM
Couldn't agree more Mark, it keeps us sharp and alert. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Koplin Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 6:52 AM
Thanks Tom, I’m well and I hope you are as well
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