When The Universe Said I Love You

“And the Universe said I love you” I read with raw red eyes Because I’ve made it past the End And I haven’t lost my life Because if the end is not my given And I’m not immortal to the touch And uncertainty is crucial Well, no thank you very much I told the universe “I love you” But I do not like your plans And she smiled very sadly She had hoped I’d understand She stole my gaze with the breeze She said she’d like to make a bet And she whispered me her wishes Her words I can’t forget She said “My dear, you are so young And while I feel your pain Immortal life is heavy And death isn’t for your gain." She said “So if you do not squander Your life before your time I’ve leave a secret in your path A breath you need to find.” While I took her words with caution I must admit, I was intrigued So for now, I will keep looking On the promise The Universe loves me. Inspired by "The End Poem" by Julian Gough