Transience

Life once again reminded me of its fickle nature today:

Of the mortality of this shell, I reside in.

Of how, not now, not ever, I'll be ready to lose you.

And while I succumb to the heart-wrenching fear,

I'm reminded of all those memories of you.

As I stare across the vast expanse of life,

I realise that this fear makes me want to live more:

Feel every breeze through my hair, memorise it;

Watch that family play fetch with their dog and laugh;

Drink my coffee and feel its bitter-sweet nature like never before;

Enjoy the sunset and all the golden-yellow hues it brings along.

Life once again has reminded me of its fleeting nature today:

Begging me to live every day like it's my one and only.