And When We Meet Again

• Benjamin Allen, Grade 8, Cedar College
• Poetry
• 2016

Excellence Award in the 'Top Secret 2016' competition

My son, remember this:
Death comes for us all, with fear in tow Don't follow the worn out path,
break the cycle.
Death appears unknown, but know this;
Death is but another life and life is just a dream.
Life is an illusion - death conquers all: the young and the old will all meet it.
Death overshadows all but do not let that scare you.
When I soon pass do not grieve, as later, you will come back to me.
In Death's kingdom immortality reigns,
Not fear, not pride.
There are memories to cling to but no despair.
And when we meet again, I will ask you
How your life has been...