Sweetness remains..

Death.. it's all around..

The grip so tight it leaves the air dry.. the breath doesn't come easy

The sting of it all can be paralyzing..

reality sets in.. 

ever so vulnerable.. 

fear, pain, sadness, loneliness.. 

Overwhelming thoughts bring you to your knees 

You can't escape it

You can't beat it..

We hold on tighter - so afraid..

hearts pounding so loud

It awakens you back to the present..

It is beating - You are living

You are loving 

Life is all around

moments are alive

Your mind screams live it with passion

knowing it's all unknown

Life is such a gift..

from the moment we cry out with air filling our lungs to the last breath we take as we slip away to peaceful slumber..

Death is not the end

For they live on within you..

breathe in deep 

taste the sweetness of it all

and exhale that spark of life on all those around you..