would that death
were a planned event
no loose ends
affairs put in order
duties transferred
things wrapped up
much like jobs you depart
an escape from this world
that created no hardships
for those left behind
people prepared to face your demise
suffering only a delicate melancholy
rather than a devastating loss
pulling them under
an easy, loving goodbye
no pain to speak of
and feeling all right
when our current reality
abruptly stops for us and them
the finale foretold
gracefully accepted
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Well said. I can’t agree more.
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Thanks, Byung! 🙂
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If only but maybe one day. But then the question would be, are we ready to die?
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I think if we have made peace that our lives end at some point, just accept the reality of it, then yes but you’re right, most of us don’t want it to happen.
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Yes, the fear of dying is very real.
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Death can never really be like this, can it? It should be, for death is often a blessing, a final resting place for someone who richly deserves it…
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I imagine it can be in those situations where people are prepared for it, along with a firm belief that there always comes a time for things to end. But like Sadje mentioned, are we ready to die? On some level, perhaps some are but I would guess most are not.
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Rightly said.
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Thanks, Kritika! 🙂
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