Impermanence

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." By Rabindranath Tagore death sublime eternal life's journey ends i n e v i t a b l e river meets the ocean the wheel of life keeps moving ignoring sad separations blazing auburn fall leaves sprawl on ground reminding life's tragic impermanence Life is a dream, death a permanent pause end of hopes, and wishes, blissful joys bright light dimmed, memories remain tender reminiscences of being together caring for loved ones dreams never die death fails to erase dream February 16, 2022 For E-Form Etheree Contest Theme: Death Syllables checked by HMS.com Sponsor: Constance La France SECOND PLACE Brian Strand Formal Poetry Contest FIRST PLACE