I'm the wondrous unpredictability of life
And sometimes when I'm excited, people are rife with fear.
Tomorrow I cannot promise to those alive,
And that's why those who queer steer clear.
I am quite noted for my austerity
because once I've chosen,
Even time becomes my closest enemy.
My significance connotes reality
The reason I cause pain is because I'm defined by love.
Hence, even the mere thought of perpetuity
is something I choose to shove.
For those who like to challenge me,
I fear them not with envy.
I turn my back and put on an act,
And when you think it's all happy,
I'll show up in black.
I enjoy stealing happiness
which imprints the look of ecstasy on my face.
Despite the hate and grievance,
All I say is you know bupkis about the way I pace.
For those who think they have cheated me,
I apologise for I have belied.
If my true colour is what you wish to see,
I'm sure you'll choke in desolation and turn blind.
For those who fear me,
I will say it's the collateral beauty.
It make take a lifetime to understand the dark and the ugly,
But life continues after me.
The beauty I create is that love continues through me.
It has an everlasting effect on the lives of people and continues through eternity.
Therefore, I raise the quality of life,
Teaching you to see love where darkness used to reside.
I would love to get to know you,
But once we've met,
There's nothing in your power that you can do
As our meeting would be a very threat.
So think twice before you choose to meet me,
as your final destination you'll have to part with me.
My name is death,
and my oh my would I love to steal away your breath.
By Veenaa Annamalai
The picture is a charcoal sketch done by me which is inspired by the work of another artist. To see more of my art check out my Insta handle !
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