Short Interval in Eternity

Death, come close to me,
So I can see,
I fear you not,
You're just the 'not to be',
The end of pain,
The end of fear,
You bring sweet rest,
Comforting and dear,
Return me to that
Silent eternity
Ere I was born,
Short interval of life,
Then, endless peace
Will be my norm.

Death - I fear thee not,
You'll be my company
When traveling
To the 'not to be',
Escape mixed blessings
Of ecstasy and agony,
Return to that
Silent eternity
Ere I was born -
To enter man's fraternity,
Sweet interval of being
After creation,
And then - back
To ever lasting darkness
After my life's cessation...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2007 Alfred Charasz