letting go

"I didn't ask for this pain"

said every man throughout time.

you pick the ones you love and create life

only to outlive those closest

is it a mirage, an illusion if you will?

we want eternal life for those we care about, forgetting that they too care about us

but like the millionaires out there, we can't all be rich

this earth cannot support gods

it was not built to withstand a hurricane of immortal lovers

instead love deeply, love daily, die with dignity

proud and strong

the world would truly suffer if we weren't returned to dust after a lifetime of damage and destruction

letting go of our loved ones?

maybe that's how we honor them, sharing their memories to others

fish tales of the glory days

laughter, tears and smiles about the world that once had them in it.

no we didn't ask for this pain but it will happen again and again