Death Be Not Proud

                “Death be not proud.”
                John Donne

I am the only Judge
which will enjoy your life,
without prejudice,
without asking questions,
accepting everyone,
those who have no possessions,
and those who have dreams,
and those who have gold,
accepting everyone
in brotherhood of Earth,
in brotherhood of Dust,
in brotherhood of Equals.
 - the only true, blind Judge.
Don’t be afraid – you will not have a sequel.
This is The End.

You really believe in what you have just said:
You are the final leveler and measure,
To everyone providing equal restful treasure,
To everyone, who lived?

O, Dear – You are not!

I am sorry to destroy your proud, dream self-image.
Death - you are not The End - not even movie’s “Fin”.
We do not pass on, but we pass ourselves beyond,
And live through our children.
 

September 7, 2004 – May 30, 2023


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