I once heard somebody say
you are dying from the day
you are born
dreadful thought
but decidedly true
the timer starts ticking
when you draw your
fist breath
it’s tragic
and sad
how some die
not long
after they’re born
maybe they have
an edge
no need to go through
any of the risks of
living longer
maybe they go to
a better, happier
place far sooner
a paradise
devoid of the
suffering
the evil
in this temporary
life
perhaps I’m being
overly hopeful
maybe a little
delusional
but that’s
my heartfelt
hope for them.
Bob Boyd