—Delight Of Flight—
And when death comes
To take you home
You’ll fight, you’ll moan
You’ll come undone.
To the unknown
You go alone
A flight of fright
~ Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest
loss is what dies inside us while we live* ~
So when death comes
To transport you
Let go of qualms
And just go through
You came alone
To this unknown
Delight, requite
Puente Quote: *Norman Cousins
Copyright ©️ selmamartin
Written after Stephen W. Buchanan’s post, You Bet Your Life
Thanks for reading.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Very true, my dear friend. When it is my time, I’m ready to go.🧘🏻♀️
Best to be ready, right?! Thanks so much for the lovely comment 🤗
That’s beautiful, cara. A long time ago when I was much younger, death and dying frightened me. Not any longer. I have made my peace. 😌
Oh gosh, yes. With age under our belts we get wiser. And how lovely is that! I do appreciate you reading and commenting dear tomodachi. 🤗 and blessings. Here’s looking at you 😚
So profound and beautiful Selma.
Thanks most dearly, kind Sadje. 🤗
Most welcome my friend
So true 🙏
Aww, delighted you see what I mean, dear Maggie. Blessing you. 🤗
And many blessings to you Selma 🙏
Oh yes, beautiful writing by you and love that quote, too. A liberation found in the acceptance of what will be, for each of us. 🕊️
most profound, Selma…and beautifully expressed 🤍🙏
Delight-
Both parts so very true, Selma! And wonderfully done!
I love the quote, and how you used it, Selma!