Threnody

Death is a lover you're soon to embrace
Death is the boundary of time and of space
Death is a river that bears you away
and a farewell you've forgotten to say

Death is a liquid the color of rose
Death is a kiss where the teeth are exposed
Death is a message you failed to relay
and a farewell you've forgotten to say

Death is a fever, a scorpion bite
Death is a smile in the darkness of night
Death is a hair turned from auburn to grey
and a farewell you've forgotten to say

Death is a glint that reflects off a blade
Death is a memory that fragments and fades
Death is a stranger who's going your way
and a farewell you've forgotten to say

Death feeds on ignorance, fear, and malaise
Death tracks you down on your beach holidays
Death is the reason your children won't sleep
Death is a promise you're going to keep