Krish Radhakrishna Poet Rhyme

Does Death Knock

we cannot bargain with death,
a breath more or a breath less,
neither a knock on the door,
to answer or to ignore.

unseen, silent appears by,
no hellos no friendly hi,
can’t broker with it a deal,
nor barter wealth nor appeal!

build a house, may buy a car,
cant lock it out or run far,
cant brag your power or state,
when time’s up death’s never late!

mansions and fields you may own,
But time it will never loan,
no tricks you have death to charm,
so  yield to it and stay calm!

see life in context of death,
true wealth lies in every breath,
when in last silence we lay,
think how life wasted away!

Life is a gift to cherish,
few decades ere we perish,
waste it not in futile chase,
earn wisdom and moral grace.

Written 04/04/2021

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Victor Buhagiar April 7, 2021 at 12:52 AM When death comes there is no way to stop it, but with the grace of God we go to a better place. Krish Radhakrishna April 8, 2021 at 7:17 AM Thanks Victor. Perhaps we do, or may be come back to serve another term.But death is a doorway for sure!

L Milton Hankins April 4, 2021 at 3:10 PM A poem wise in its words and advice on how to look at death. Good one, Krish. Krish Radhakrishna April 4, 2021 at 6:14 PM Thanks Milton! The ultimate certainty and reality for us all! Thanks for your kindness and your support.2