As the wind whispers through the trees
And the leaves rustle in the breeze
I feel a chill run down my spine
For Death is coming and it's time
It's a force that we can't deny
An inevitable cycle we can't defy
No matter how hard we try
In the end, we all must die
The taste of death lingers in the air
A bittersweet taste, so hard to bear
It's the end of life, a final farewell
Leaving behind stories we can't retell
From the tiniest insect to the mightiest king
It comes for all, it's an equal thing
No riches or power can escape its grasp
Death will come, its shadow will clasp
In its embrace, we take our last breath
Leaving behind all that we've amassed
The journey of life comes to an end
And on the other side, a new one begins
The taste of death, like a bitter wine
Leaves a lingering bitterness that's divine
Taking with it our loved ones and foes
In its wake, only emptiness grows
It's a reminder of our mortality
A humbling truth, a harsh reality
No matter how much we resist
In the end, death will persist
It comes in many forms, unexpected and swift
A peaceful sleep or a painful drift
But no matter how it chooses to take
The taste of death, we all must partake
In the fields of war, on the beds of old age
Or the cradle of a newborn, a blank page
Death doesn't discriminate, it takes us all
Humbling the mighty, bringing the proud to fall
Its cycle is eternal, a never-ending dance
A constant reminder of life's fleeting chance
In its wake, we mourn and grieve
For the ones we've lost, we can't retrieve
But amidst the sorrow, a glimmer of hope
For death is not just an end, but a new scope
A chance for rebirth, a fresh start
A new beginning, a brand new heart
So let us not fear the taste of death
For it's a journey we all must tread
But let us live each moment with purpose and grace
For in the end, it's the memories we'll embrace
And when the taste of death finally comes
Let us welcome it with open arms
For it's a part of life, an inevitable fate
A cycle we can't escape
So let us cherish each moment we're given
For in the end, it's the memories that'll keep us living
And when our time comes, and we take our last breath
May we find peace in the taste of death.
Authorship by Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
© Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
® The Taste of Death
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