perception of perdition

death
the ending of all things to come
life
the coming of all things to end

without one, we cannot have the other

without death, there can be no life
without life, how could you die?
without destruction, would we create?
without creation, would there be destruction?

we should not fear that which makes our world beautiful
climbing the crest, down the trough
without rise and fall
would life have any meaning?

the biggest mistake I made was perhaps flying too high
for what followed, by far the most excruciating dive
crashed and ablaze, my life ended there
but with hindsight I realize...

if I never experienced it...
could I really appreciate the beauty in life now?
would I be this receptive, thankful?
building my fortress stronger than before

through the ashes of the wake
we should not grief the past
look toward the bright future
and the life, that the ashes allowed


but words are not enough for me to express myself ... if only I could....