They argued, firing ugly words back and forth
Just their pain talking–
The pain of staying alive
Of knowing they’re closer to death than life
Picking scabs from old wounds
Making them bleed
Blood is life
Why not make yourself bleed
Growing old isn’t easy
Everything you thought you were falls apart
They bicker because they’re falling apart —
Cell by cell, breath by breath
Sometimes breathing is even too hard
Eventually the arguing stops
That’s when you know–
The end is near
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Photographer, poet, teacher, complementary medicine provider, interfaith minister, and former economic developer. Holds a Doctorate in Divinity, Master of Divinity, Master of Mind-Body Medicine, and Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. Clinical certifications in Reiki, guided meditation, life purpose coaching, and spiritual counseling. Author of 12 books, including two new books in the contemporary spirituality field. Learn more here.
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I like the ending..figuratively speaking!
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“do not go gentle into that good night…”
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Old age, sickness, and death. What fun!
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