Thursday, March 29, 2007

Facing Death (in Anticipation!)

Always wonder how I would do
When facing the ultimate: death.

Stories about real people with strength,
Rising above turmoil and pain,
Facing each day with peace and beauty.
Stories surely represent a challenge.

Can a bout with virus be a test?
Anyone can endure with grace a battle
… With a microscopic bug!
Sure, everyone but me!

Wife reaches for empathy,
Animals confused by a mope.
Sons pester daughter for more help
To an old man fighting the bug!

Looking back on five days,
Seeing myself as a poor excuse for strength,
I know that I’m not ready for death,
At least a death with lots of pain.

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