The Essence of Death

have you ever felt death
death that would kill you and yet you would still be breathing
every minute of your existence wishing you could choke on the awkward lengthy silences


have you ever slept to your love
night after night
have you ever woken to your love
day after day

all of it out of a mere habit of coexistence and not love
wishing every night you could kiss goodnight like you meant
wishing every morning you could kiss goodmorning like you cared

that's the essence of death