I don’t believe in death.
I do believe that my organs
will eventually fail –
my heart will stop, or
my liver or kidneys
or lungs will cease to function.
I do believe that my body will fail
my skin will decay
and given enough time, even
my bones will be reduced to dust
Oh yes, I believe that my body will die
but I do not believe in death.
I cannot fathom the idea
that my essence, my being,
my soul will ever be extinguished
I cannot fathom that this body
is anything more than a pot
and that when that pot finally breaks,
the contents – the soul will still be alive
and will be transplanted
into something more beautiful
more glorious
more real
more eternal
and so
I do not believe in death.
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Today is OLN at dVerse.
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It’s so very comforting a thought like that… such warmth in believing in an afterwards.
I, too, can’t stand to think of death being the end and our concept of what happens after death is similar. I can’t stand to think of memory ending either, but as a writer I have often felt inspired by something approaching memory of past lives or experience.
I believe like you do, Bryan. I can’t imagine that we have this one span of time where this body houses our soul and then when the body dies…that we are no more. I enjoyed your philosophical musings.
Crisply done Bryan ands I’m with you all the way on this… With Best Wishes
Thought provoking piece. I too believe that physical death does not mean our spirits die as well.
I do not believe in death either. Very nicely put!
I very much like this and agree 100%. It is a good belief.
Oh wow. This is beautiful and profound. Splendidly done, Bryan. And I couldn’t agree more. ❤
the rawness of your words hold such power. 🙂 Just great. ❤
I like this – “transplanted into something more beautiful.” I read this poem for the same reason I read many of yours, the strong or intriguing title. Thanks for sharing!
One of my favorites from you 🙂
Beautifully penned.
Beautiful- may we all feel as you and be transplanted into a beautiful garden…bkm
God has planted eternity in the heart of man…a powerful piece, Bryan!
I totally agree 🙂 Perhaps the essence of us is scattered into the solar system and then, a shooting star makes its way across the sky and we are reborn? 🙂
Oh, this does resonate with me! I see my physicality as a temporary arrangement 🙂
Such powerful belief is prerequisite to have in order for us to fully live and enjoy our lives – loved the poem! 🙂
Neither do I.
Powerful and well put.
life eternal in Christ Jesus