I am Death.

Just give me one day of grace.

One more sunbeam on my face.

One more drop of morning dew.

One more breath to carry through.

One more sunset,

One more rise—

Before I turn to silent skies.

I am Death, I take your breath,

I drain the marrow, drink what's left.

I am Death, I end your song,

The moment I arrive—you're gone.

If only I could—

One more forest in my eyes,

One more dance beneath the skies,

One more second, full of grace,

A child’s wonder on their face.

One last smile from someone old,

One more breath, before the cold.

I am Death, I take your light,

I close your eyes, I end your fight.

I am Death, the final line,

The hush that comes when stars decline.

And still I ask, before I sever—

What is it you cherish ever?

I am Death.

And if this was your final day…

what would you do with it?