One doesn't know before we start
Upon which beats of racing heart
Those jeweled moments will ensue
Shared with loves, just passing through.
Cherished ones, they leap and buck across your life
Then leave a scar that slashes like a knife
Through butter,
Parting without goodbye - definitively,
A turn of events I did not foresee.
With lungs shredded from burning breath
Despair so deep you wish for death.
The world glances over and looks your way,
Uncomfortable reminder of Judgement Day.
Few, precious few, reach out to hold
And risk singeing flesh as they enfold
You, as your seared journey continues on
With Earth's solemn orbit 'round burning Sun.
Heed now the soul at start of each new day
Embrace fleeting breath, it will not stay
Drink in sights that by night will be gone
Absorb the scent of a life hard won.
Take not for granted love, joy, charity
Treasures immense, only the heart can see
If it chooses to look, and recognise
The wisdom written 'cross ephemeral skies.
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