The Fragility of Human Life
When night comes
And the wind blows off the candle lit
Unraveling the mysteries of life
Paving way for its spiritual undertone
Thence we realise that life is precious
Yet too fragile
Why take this gift for granted?
Which is today, and tomorrow no more?
Like a blink of an eye
The thin line of breath can be cut off
The mortal body decay
And all that’s left would be the soul
Why hate, fight and hurt each other?
Do you truly understand the essence of life?
The little foxes that spoil the vine
Can cost you eternity when the die is cast
Do you embrace life’s fragility?
Or mourn when a petal is plucked?
Time is finite
So, make the most use of it
While its day, embrace what matters
And let go of the frivolities
Why plan so far ahead?
Only for an accident or disease to alter life’s trajectory
Life can be gone like a flash
As if it never was
In moments of loss like this
We’re reminded to pause, reflect, and get our priorities right
Love yourself enough, for only then can you
Appreciate people that matter in your life
We’re all mortals
Who can exit the stage without prior notice
How prepared are you?
— © Chiamaka Ikeanyi
04/07/2020
