Good Mourning

So many fear what comes after life

When we should not fret at all

Just let time take us away

Because you cannot stop the fall

We never see leaves cling to their stem

In hopes of staying green

They peacefully change to orange and brown

Then drift to the unforeseen

A butterfly never dies in vain

Never battles what's meant to be 

It never struggles against its fate in hopes of 

Sustaining its heartbeat 

You never see a bouquet fight 

To keep its petals bloomed 

The grass clippings know death's not to fear, 

It's not the ultimate doom 

So why do humans stay alive 

As death holds out his hand? 

It seems we're the only ones in nature 

Who do not understand 

 -l.r.

Reviews

[R Smith]

its the truth only we fight for life, an old saying is 'everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die' since life after death is desirable what's the problem with going over there, i'm sure of the after life but steer clear of suicide, that's just bad karma, a truly fantastic write Lexi and very inspiring, thank you :)

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you so much, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[R Smith]

you're very welcome and nice to meet you :)

[Lexi Richard]

Nice to meet you too:)

[Devesh]

I love poems which draw you in, make you think, make you contemplate. I loved this poem precisely because of those very reasons. It offers a fresh perspective , a new approach to life and death. I loved the title, it was what drew me in and I'm glad I read this one. Keep writing! =)

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you so much!

[Devesh]

You're welcome! =)