Remission

there is a vast peace
in the respite
of disease;
aware both of
infinite time
and finite life,
giving notice to
what endures,
what passes.
each moment hangs
glowing in
the sunset of eternity,
perfect,
ripe and juicy
as the strawberry
growing
from the cliff.
tiger of living above,
chasm of death below,
hanging by a 
breaking branch
with red-stained lips.

Reviews

[Valentine]

All we can do is wait and see what lasts and what fades away. Life continues to be a cycle. Valentine

[. serah .]

-- wow... you'd have to be a spectacular human being to see such beautiful poetry in such a life-threatening situation... and you are...

[Joel M Frye]

At this particular moment, my life is not threatened. That's what makes it so perfect. ;)

[. serah .]

-- oh, that's comforting to know... if it's true... and you say it is... with a wink... and still i'm hoping you're not just playing the fool... it's nice to hope... thank you for the hope... you're very generous... as always... :)