Smiling at Death, No More Afraid

Smiling at death, no more afraid

A brave face I choose to make

Though it's hard, I try to be brave

My courage I need to take

Acceptance, I know, is the only way

To put my fear of death at bay

My life is precious and made of days

So I must find a way to face my fate

My spirit will not be broken

Though I am surrounded by fear,

I will not be forsaken

And I will conquer my own fear

I will not bemoan my fate,

I will not lament my life

I will not wait in vain

To accept death, without any strife

My courage will be a shield

A rock, protecting my head

I will face death and not yield

My faith will keep me ahead

Smiling at death, I do not dread

Acceptance, my heart will take

Though it's hard, I will not be swayed

My courage, I choose to make.